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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.73, 55,438.89 and 12,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.73, 55,438.89 and 12,002.87 is: 17,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.73 : 55,438.89 = 12,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.73/55,438.89 = 12,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.73x = 55,438.89 × 12,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.73x = 665,425,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,425,512.42/36,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.30

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