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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,183.68, 55,782.72 and 16,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,183.68, 55,782.72 and 16,407.36 is: 24,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,183.68 : 55,782.72 = 16,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,183.68/55,782.72 = 16,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,183.68x = 55,782.72 × 16,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,183.68x = 915,247,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,247,168.82/37,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.22

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