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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.23, 55,555.62 and 12,067.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.23, 55,555.62 and 12,067.48 is: 18,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.23 : 55,555.62 = 12,067.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.23/55,555.62 = 12,067.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.23x = 55,555.62 × 12,067.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.23x = 670,416,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,416,194.35/37,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.10

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