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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,324.83, 55,972.66 and 16,533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,324.83, 55,972.66 and 16,533.75 is: 24,794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,324.83 : 55,972.66 = 16,533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,324.83/55,972.66 = 16,533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,324.83x = 55,972.66 × 16,533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,324.83x = 925,437,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,437,967.28/37,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.16

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