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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.31, 55,460.58 and 12,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.31, 55,460.58 and 12,014.49 is: 18,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.31 : 55,460.58 = 12,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.31/55,460.58 = 12,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.31x = 55,460.58 × 12,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.31x = 666,330,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,330,583.80/36,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.42

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