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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,509.14, 56,279.26 and 16,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,509.14, 56,279.26 and 16,438.27 is: 24,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,509.14 : 56,279.26 = 16,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,509.14/56,279.26 = 16,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,509.14x = 56,279.26 × 16,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,509.14x = 925,133,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,133,405.90/37,509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.21

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