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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.28, 55,926.52 and 16,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,282.28, 55,926.52 and 16,223.04 is: 24,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,282.28 : 55,926.52 = 16,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,282.28/55,926.52 = 16,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,282.28x = 55,926.52 × 16,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,282.28x = 907,298,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,298,171.02/37,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.91

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