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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,218.76, 55,828.52 and 10,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,218.76, 55,828.52 and 10,924 is: 16,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,218.76 : 55,828.52 = 10,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,218.76/55,828.52 = 10,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,218.76x = 55,828.52 × 10,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,218.76x = 609,870,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,870,752.48/37,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,386.11

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