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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,030.74, 55,551.87 and 12,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,030.74, 55,551.87 and 12,064.98 is: 18,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,030.74 : 55,551.87 = 12,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,030.74/55,551.87 = 12,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,030.74x = 55,551.87 × 12,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,030.74x = 670,232,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,232,200.51/37,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.35

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