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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,250.76, 55,874.90 and 16,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,250.76, 55,874.90 and 16,190.82 is: 24,285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,250.76 : 55,874.90 = 16,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,250.76/55,874.90 = 16,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,250.76x = 55,874.90 × 16,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,250.76x = 904,660,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,660,367.46/37,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.69

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