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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,977.88, 55,475.58 and 12,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,977.88, 55,475.58 and 12,017.94 is: 18,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,977.88 : 55,475.58 = 12,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,977.88/55,475.58 = 12,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,977.88x = 55,475.58 × 12,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,977.88x = 666,702,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,702,028.94/36,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.75

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