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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.67, 55,551.79 and 12,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.67, 55,551.79 and 12,064.92 is: 18,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.67 : 55,551.79 = 12,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.67/55,551.79 = 12,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.67x = 55,551.79 × 12,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.67x = 670,227,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,227,902.21/37,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.26

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