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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,314.36, 55,990.98 and 16,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,314.36, 55,990.98 and 16,533 is: 24,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,314.36 : 55,990.98 = 16,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,314.36/55,990.98 = 16,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,314.36x = 55,990.98 × 16,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,314.36x = 925,698,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,698,872.34/37,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.11

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