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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,033.52, 55,550.25 and 12,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,033.52, 55,550.25 and 12,073.55 is: 18,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,033.52 : 55,550.25 = 12,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,033.52/55,550.25 = 12,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,033.52x = 55,550.25 × 12,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,033.52x = 670,688,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,688,443.14/37,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.31

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