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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,513.46, 56,285.74 and 16,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,513.46, 56,285.74 and 16,442.60 is: 24,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,513.46 : 56,285.74 = 16,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,513.46/56,285.74 = 16,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,513.46x = 56,285.74 × 16,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,513.46x = 925,483,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,483,908.52/37,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.72

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