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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,338.51, 55,979.94 and 16,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,338.51, 55,979.94 and 16,274.55 is: 24,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,338.51 : 55,979.94 = 16,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,338.51/55,979.94 = 16,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,338.51x = 55,979.94 × 16,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,338.51x = 911,048,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,048,332.53/37,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.70

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