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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962, 55,443.48 and 12,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962, 55,443.48 and 12,338 is: 18,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962 : 55,443.48 = 12,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962/55,443.48 = 12,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962x = 55,443.48 × 12,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962x = 684,061,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,061,656.24/36,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.16

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