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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,051.48, 55,583.34 and 12,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,051.48, 55,583.34 and 12,084.28 is: 18,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,051.48 : 55,583.34 = 12,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,051.48/55,583.34 = 12,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,051.48x = 55,583.34 × 12,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,051.48x = 671,684,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,684,643.90/37,051.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.42

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