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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,027.02, 55,529.92 and 12,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,027.02, 55,529.92 and 12,069.26 is: 18,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,027.02 : 55,529.92 = 12,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,027.02/55,529.92 = 12,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,027.02x = 55,529.92 × 12,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,027.02x = 670,204,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,204,704.26/37,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.42

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