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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,421.64, 56,142.99 and 16,363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,421.64, 56,142.99 and 16,363.53 is: 24,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,421.64 : 56,142.99 = 16,363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,421.64/56,142.99 = 16,363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,421.64x = 56,142.99 × 16,363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,421.64x = 918,697,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,697,501.15/37,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.90

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