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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,241.93, 55,862.91 and 10,946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,241.93, 55,862.91 and 10,946.70 is: 16,420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,241.93 : 55,862.91 = 10,946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,241.93/55,862.91 = 10,946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,241.93x = 55,862.91 × 10,946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,241.93x = 611,514,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,514,516.90/37,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.05

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