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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.48, 55,608.88 and 12,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.48, 55,608.88 and 12,101.28 is: 18,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.48 : 55,608.88 = 12,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.48/55,608.88 = 12,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.48x = 55,608.88 × 12,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.48x = 672,938,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,938,627.37/37,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.93

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