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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,021.08, 55,531.59 and 12,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,021.08, 55,531.59 and 12,061.09 is: 18,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,021.08 : 55,531.59 = 12,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,021.08/55,531.59 = 12,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,021.08x = 55,531.59 × 12,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,021.08x = 669,771,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,771,529.02/37,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.62

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