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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,614.26, 56,445.86 and 16,287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,614.26, 56,445.86 and 16,287.81 is: 24,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,614.26 : 56,445.86 = 16,287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,614.26/56,445.86 = 16,287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,614.26x = 56,445.86 × 16,287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,614.26x = 919,379,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,379,430.77/37,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.31

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