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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,484.81, 56,242.76 and 16,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,484.81, 56,242.76 and 16,413.98 is: 24,627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,484.81 : 56,242.76 = 16,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,484.81/56,242.76 = 16,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,484.81x = 56,242.76 × 16,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,484.81x = 923,167,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,167,174.50/37,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.77

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