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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,054.97, 55,584.24 and 12,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,054.97, 55,584.24 and 12,095 is: 18,143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,054.97 : 55,584.24 = 12,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,054.97/55,584.24 = 12,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,054.97x = 55,584.24 × 12,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,054.97x = 672,291,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,291,382.80/37,054.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.08

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