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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,252, 55,885.32 and 16,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,252, 55,885.32 and 16,475.52 is: 24,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,252 : 55,885.32 = 16,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,252/55,885.32 = 16,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,252x = 55,885.32 × 16,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,252x = 920,739,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,739,707.37/37,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.52

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