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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,016.54, 55,528.14 and 12,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,016.54, 55,528.14 and 12,050.11 is: 18,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,016.54 : 55,528.14 = 12,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,016.54/55,528.14 = 12,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,016.54x = 55,528.14 × 12,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,016.54x = 669,120,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,120,195.10/37,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.25

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