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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.59, 55,745.96 and 10,508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.59, 55,745.96 and 10,508.45 is: 15,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.59 : 55,745.96 = 10,508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.59/55,745.96 = 10,508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.59x = 55,745.96 × 10,508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.59x = 585,803,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,803,302.09/37,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,763.68

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