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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.28, 55,926.68 and 10,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.28, 55,926.68 and 10,998.60 is: 16,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.28 : 55,926.68 = 10,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.28/55,926.68 = 10,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.28x = 55,926.68 × 10,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.28x = 615,115,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,115,127.66/37,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.23

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