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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,026.52, 55,529.17 and 12,068.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,026.52, 55,529.17 and 12,068.75 is: 18,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,026.52 : 55,529.17 = 12,068.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,026.52/55,529.17 = 12,068.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,026.52x = 55,529.17 × 12,068.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,026.52x = 670,167,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,167,779.09/37,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.67

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