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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,313.72, 55,976.68 and 11,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,313.72, 55,976.68 and 11,021.12 is: 16,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,313.72 : 55,976.68 = 11,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,313.72/55,976.68 = 11,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,313.72x = 55,976.68 × 11,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,313.72x = 616,925,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,925,707.48/37,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.48

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