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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,186.08, 55,779.12 and 16,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,186.08, 55,779.12 and 16,405.44 is: 24,608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,186.08 : 55,779.12 = 16,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,186.08/55,779.12 = 16,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,186.08x = 55,779.12 × 16,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,186.08x = 915,081,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,081,006.41/37,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.16

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