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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,962.91, 55,432.73 and 11,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,962.91, 55,432.73 and 11,997.19 is: 17,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,962.91 : 55,432.73 = 11,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,962.91/55,432.73 = 11,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,962.91x = 55,432.73 × 11,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,962.91x = 665,037,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,037,093.31/36,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.01

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