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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,024.08, 55,540.44 and 12,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,024.08, 55,540.44 and 12,063.12 is: 18,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,024.08 : 55,540.44 = 12,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,024.08/55,540.44 = 12,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,024.08x = 55,540.44 × 12,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,024.08x = 669,990,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,990,992.57/37,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.09

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