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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.46, 56,284.23 and 16,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.46, 56,284.23 and 16,441.60 is: 24,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.46 : 56,284.23 = 16,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.46/56,284.23 = 16,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.46x = 56,284.23 × 16,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.46x = 925,402,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,402,795.97/37,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.21

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