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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.93, 55,926.12 and 10,630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,282.93, 55,926.12 and 10,630.73 is: 15,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,282.93 : 55,926.12 = 10,630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,282.93/55,926.12 = 10,630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,282.93x = 55,926.12 × 10,630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,282.93x = 594,535,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,535,481.67/37,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.59

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