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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,042.16, 55,565.03 and 12,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,042.16, 55,565.03 and 12,082.17 is: 18,123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,042.16 : 55,565.03 = 12,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,042.16/55,565.03 = 12,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,042.16x = 55,565.03 × 12,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,042.16x = 671,346,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,346,078.10/37,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,123.84

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