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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,309.22, 55,969.91 and 11,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,309.22, 55,969.91 and 11,016.62 is: 16,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,309.22 : 55,969.91 = 11,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,309.22/55,969.91 = 11,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,309.22x = 55,969.91 × 11,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,309.22x = 616,599,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,599,174.82/37,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,526.72

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