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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.83, 55,450.37 and 11,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.83, 55,450.37 and 11,997.62 is: 17,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.83 : 55,450.37 = 11,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.83/55,450.37 = 11,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.83x = 55,450.37 × 11,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.83x = 665,272,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,272,428.80/36,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.42

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