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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,310.61, 55,985.36 and 16,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,310.61, 55,985.36 and 16,529.25 is: 24,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,310.61 : 55,985.36 = 16,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,310.61/55,985.36 = 16,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,310.61x = 55,985.36 × 16,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,310.61x = 925,395,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,395,929.13/37,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.49

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