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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,050.93, 55,577.39 and 12,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,050.93, 55,577.39 and 12,092.49 is: 18,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,050.93 : 55,577.39 = 12,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,050.93/55,577.39 = 12,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,050.93x = 55,577.39 × 12,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,050.93x = 672,068,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,068,972.34/37,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.06

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