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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,364.61, 56,007.98 and 16,298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,364.61, 56,007.98 and 16,298.99 is: 24,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,364.61 : 56,007.98 = 16,298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,364.61/56,007.98 = 16,298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,364.61x = 56,007.98 × 16,298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,364.61x = 912,873,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,873,144.41/37,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.49

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