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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,341, 55,991.70 and 11,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,341, 55,991.70 and 11,042.10 is: 16,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,341 : 55,991.70 = 11,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,341/55,991.70 = 11,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,341x = 55,991.70 × 11,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,341x = 618,265,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,265,950.57/37,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.29

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