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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.76, 55,551.02 and 12,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.76, 55,551.02 and 12,065.40 is: 18,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.76 : 55,551.02 = 12,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.76/55,551.02 = 12,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.76x = 55,551.02 × 12,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.76x = 670,245,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,245,216.38/37,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.20

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