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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,336.08, 55,989.51 and 16,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,336.08, 55,989.51 and 16,545 is: 24,811.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,336.08 : 55,989.51 = 16,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,336.08/55,989.51 = 16,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,336.08x = 55,989.51 × 16,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,336.08x = 926,346,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,346,442.95/37,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.03

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