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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,004.29, 55,507.12 and 12,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,004.29, 55,507.12 and 12,044.25 is: 18,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,004.29 : 55,507.12 = 12,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,004.29/55,507.12 = 12,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,004.29x = 55,507.12 × 12,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,004.29x = 668,541,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,541,599.95/37,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.60

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