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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,042.16, 55,562.28 and 12,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,042.16, 55,562.28 and 12,084.08 is: 18,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,042.16 : 55,562.28 = 12,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,042.16/55,562.28 = 12,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,042.16x = 55,562.28 × 12,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,042.16x = 671,419,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,419,036.50/37,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.81

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