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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,151.67, 55,727.49 and 16,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,151.67, 55,727.49 and 16,074.45 is: 24,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,151.67 : 55,727.49 = 16,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,151.67/55,727.49 = 16,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,151.67x = 55,727.49 × 16,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,151.67x = 895,788,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,788,751.63/37,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.67

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