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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.36, 56,010.48 and 16,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.36, 56,010.48 and 16,546 is: 24,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.36 : 56,010.48 = 16,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.36/56,010.48 = 16,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.36x = 56,010.48 × 16,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.36x = 926,749,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,749,402.08/37,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.62

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