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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,294.08, 55,950.84 and 16,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,294.08, 55,950.84 and 16,512.72 is: 24,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,294.08 : 55,950.84 = 16,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,294.08/55,950.84 = 16,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,294.08x = 55,950.84 × 16,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,294.08x = 923,900,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,900,554.68/37,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.38

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