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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,309.98, 55,958.74 and 11,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,309.98, 55,958.74 and 11,008.46 is: 16,510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,309.98 : 55,958.74 = 11,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,309.98/55,958.74 = 11,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,309.98x = 55,958.74 × 11,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,309.98x = 616,019,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,019,550.94/37,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.85

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