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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,247.27, 55,869.66 and 16,187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,247.27, 55,869.66 and 16,187.31 is: 24,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,247.27 : 55,869.66 = 16,187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,247.27/55,869.66 = 16,187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,247.27x = 55,869.66 × 16,187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,247.27x = 904,379,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,379,460.49/37,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.42

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