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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,059.94, 55,595.67 and 12,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,059.94, 55,595.67 and 12,441.70 is: 18,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,059.94 : 55,595.67 = 12,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,059.94/55,595.67 = 12,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,059.94x = 55,595.67 × 12,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,059.94x = 691,704,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,704,508.45/37,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.48

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