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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,064, 55,601.76 and 12,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,064, 55,601.76 and 12,445.76 is: 18,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,064 : 55,601.76 = 12,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,064/55,601.76 = 12,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,064x = 55,601.76 × 12,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,064x = 692,006,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,006,160.54/37,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.57

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