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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.82, 55,868.64 and 16,190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.82, 55,868.64 and 16,190.99 is: 24,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.82 : 55,868.64 = 16,190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.82/55,868.64 = 16,190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.82x = 55,868.64 × 16,190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.82x = 904,568,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,568,461.00/37,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.76

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