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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,127.27, 55,689.99 and 10,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,127.27, 55,689.99 and 10,832.24 is: 16,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,127.27 : 55,689.99 = 10,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,127.27/55,689.99 = 10,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,127.27x = 55,689.99 × 10,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,127.27x = 603,247,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,247,435.88/37,127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.09

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