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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,512.70, 56,284.57 and 16,441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,512.70, 56,284.57 and 16,441.85 is: 24,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,512.70 : 56,284.57 = 16,441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,512.70/56,284.57 = 16,441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,512.70x = 56,284.57 × 16,441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,512.70x = 925,422,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,422,457.25/37,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.58

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