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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,246, 55,858.06 and 10,944.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,246, 55,858.06 and 10,944.49 is: 16,413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,246 : 55,858.06 = 10,944.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,246/55,858.06 = 10,944.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,246x = 55,858.06 × 10,944.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,246x = 611,337,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,337,979.09/37,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.52

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