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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,293.98, 55,932.42 and 10,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,293.98, 55,932.42 and 10,639.46 is: 15,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,293.98 : 55,932.42 = 10,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,293.98/55,932.42 = 10,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,293.98x = 55,932.42 × 10,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,293.98x = 595,090,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,090,745.29/37,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.75

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