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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,309.85, 55,974.99 and 11,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,309.85, 55,974.99 and 11,014.58 is: 16,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,309.85 : 55,974.99 = 11,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,309.85/55,974.99 = 11,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,309.85x = 55,974.99 × 11,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,309.85x = 616,540,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,540,725.48/37,309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.88

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