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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,019.98, 55,529.93 and 12,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,019.98, 55,529.93 and 12,059.99 is: 18,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,019.98 : 55,529.93 = 12,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,019.98/55,529.93 = 12,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,019.98x = 55,529.93 × 12,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,019.98x = 669,690,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,690,270.79/37,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.97

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