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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,290.96, 55,939.32 and 10,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,290.96, 55,939.32 and 10,638.84 is: 15,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,290.96 : 55,939.32 = 10,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,290.96/55,939.32 = 10,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,290.96x = 55,939.32 × 10,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,290.96x = 595,129,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,129,475.19/37,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.08

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