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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,058.12, 55,592.98 and 12,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,058.12, 55,592.98 and 12,092.40 is: 18,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,058.12 : 55,592.98 = 12,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,058.12/55,592.98 = 12,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,058.12x = 55,592.98 × 12,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,058.12x = 672,252,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,252,551.35/37,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.49

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