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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.15, 55,514.23 and 12,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.15, 55,514.23 and 12,049.31 is: 18,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.15 : 55,514.23 = 12,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.15/55,514.23 = 12,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.15x = 55,514.23 × 12,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.15x = 668,908,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,908,275.34/37,009.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.13

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