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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,997.84, 55,497.66 and 12,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,997.84, 55,497.66 and 12,037.96 is: 18,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,997.84 : 55,497.66 = 12,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,997.84/55,497.66 = 12,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,997.84x = 55,497.66 × 12,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,997.84x = 668,078,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,078,611.17/36,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.23

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