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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,968.28, 55,460.55 and 12,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,968.28, 55,460.55 and 12,010.97 is: 18,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,968.28 : 55,460.55 = 12,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,968.28/55,460.55 = 12,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,968.28x = 55,460.55 × 12,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,968.28x = 666,134,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,134,806.40/36,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.09

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