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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,967.26, 55,443.98 and 12,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,967.26, 55,443.98 and 12,007.56 is: 18,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,967.26 : 55,443.98 = 12,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,967.26/55,443.98 = 12,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,967.26x = 55,443.98 × 12,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,967.26x = 665,746,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,746,916.49/36,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.10

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