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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.20, 55,648.80 and 16,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,099.20, 55,648.80 and 16,363.20 is: 24,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,099.20 : 55,648.80 = 16,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,099.20/55,648.80 = 16,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,099.20x = 55,648.80 × 16,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,099.20x = 910,592,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,592,444.16/37,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.80

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