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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,486.95, 56,245.97 and 16,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,486.95, 56,245.97 and 16,416.10 is: 24,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,486.95 : 56,245.97 = 16,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,486.95/56,245.97 = 16,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,486.95x = 56,245.97 × 16,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,486.95x = 923,339,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,339,468.12/37,486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.96

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