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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.54, 55,573.14 and 12,080.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.54, 55,573.14 and 12,080.12 is: 18,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.54 : 55,573.14 = 12,080.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.54/55,573.14 = 12,080.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.54x = 55,573.14 × 12,080.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.54x = 671,330,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,330,199.98/37,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.27

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