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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,972.46, 55,466.46 and 12,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,972.46, 55,466.46 and 12,010.54 is: 18,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,972.46 : 55,466.46 = 12,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,972.46/55,466.46 = 12,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,972.46x = 55,466.46 × 12,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,972.46x = 666,182,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,182,136.49/36,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.33

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