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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.28, 55,573.08 and 12,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.28, 55,573.08 and 12,085.32 is: 18,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.28 : 55,573.08 = 12,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.28/55,573.08 = 12,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.28x = 55,573.08 × 12,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.28x = 671,618,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,618,455.19/37,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.17

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