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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,057.43, 55,594.98 and 12,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,057.43, 55,594.98 and 12,097.51 is: 18,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,057.43 : 55,594.98 = 12,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,057.43/55,594.98 = 12,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,057.43x = 55,594.98 × 12,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,057.43x = 672,560,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,560,826.50/37,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.15

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