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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,337.08, 55,991.04 and 16,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,337.08, 55,991.04 and 16,546 is: 24,812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,337.08 : 55,991.04 = 16,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,337.08/55,991.04 = 16,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,337.08x = 55,991.04 × 16,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,337.08x = 926,427,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,427,747.84/37,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.54

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