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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.16, 55,511.24 and 12,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.16, 55,511.24 and 12,047.32 is: 18,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.16 : 55,511.24 = 12,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.16/55,511.24 = 12,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.16x = 55,511.24 × 12,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.16x = 668,761,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,761,671.88/37,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.14

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