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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.16, 55,514.24 and 12,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.16, 55,514.24 and 12,049.32 is: 18,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.16 : 55,514.24 = 12,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.16/55,514.24 = 12,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.16x = 55,514.24 × 12,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.16x = 668,908,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,908,782.07/37,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.14

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