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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,992.44, 55,488.66 and 12,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,992.44, 55,488.66 and 12,034.72 is: 18,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,992.44 : 55,488.66 = 12,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,992.44/55,488.66 = 12,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,992.44x = 55,488.66 × 12,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,992.44x = 667,790,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,790,486.28/36,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,052.08

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