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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,005.41, 55,508.63 and 12,045.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,005.41, 55,508.63 and 12,045.57 is: 18,068.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,005.41 : 55,508.63 = 12,045.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,005.41/55,508.63 = 12,045.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,005.41x = 55,508.63 × 12,045.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,005.41x = 668,632,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,632,819.88/37,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.51

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