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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,306.99, 55,979.92 and 16,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,306.99, 55,979.92 and 16,525.63 is: 24,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,306.99 : 55,979.92 = 16,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,306.99/55,979.92 = 16,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,306.99x = 55,979.92 × 16,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,306.99x = 925,103,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,103,165.45/37,306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.05

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