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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,486.44, 56,230.65 and 16,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,486.44, 56,230.65 and 16,415.64 is: 24,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,486.44 : 56,230.65 = 16,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,486.44/56,230.65 = 16,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,486.44x = 56,230.65 × 16,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,486.44x = 923,062,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,062,107.37/37,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.89

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