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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,049.76, 55,580.40 and 12,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,049.76, 55,580.40 and 12,420 is: 18,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,049.76 : 55,580.40 = 12,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,049.76/55,580.40 = 12,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,049.76x = 55,580.40 × 12,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,049.76x = 690,308,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,308,568/37,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.93

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