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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.12, 55,993.32 and 11,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.12, 55,993.32 and 11,034.36 is: 16,551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.12 : 55,993.32 = 11,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.12/55,993.32 = 11,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.12x = 55,993.32 × 11,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.12x = 617,850,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,850,450.48/37,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.43

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