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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,063, 55,600.26 and 12,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,063, 55,600.26 and 12,444.76 is: 18,669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,063 : 55,600.26 = 12,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,063/55,600.26 = 12,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,063x = 55,600.26 × 12,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,063x = 691,931,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,931,891.64/37,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.07

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