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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,007.33, 55,511.52 and 12,047.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,007.33, 55,511.52 and 12,047.51 is: 18,071.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,007.33 : 55,511.52 = 12,047.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,007.33/55,511.52 = 12,047.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,007.33x = 55,511.52 × 12,047.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,007.33x = 668,775,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,775,592.32/37,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.44

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