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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,046.78, 55,573.83 and 12,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,046.78, 55,573.83 and 12,085.82 is: 18,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,046.78 : 55,573.83 = 12,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,046.78/55,573.83 = 12,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,046.78x = 55,573.83 × 12,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,046.78x = 671,655,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,655,028.22/37,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.92

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