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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.16, 55,984.62 and 16,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.16, 55,984.62 and 16,535.24 is: 24,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.16 : 55,984.62 = 16,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.16/55,984.62 = 16,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.16x = 55,984.62 × 16,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.16x = 925,719,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,719,128.01/37,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.10

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