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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,048.78, 55,573.20 and 12,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,048.78, 55,573.20 and 12,424.78 is: 18,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,048.78 : 55,573.20 = 12,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,048.78/55,573.20 = 12,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,048.78x = 55,573.20 × 12,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,048.78x = 690,484,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,484,783.90/37,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.18

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