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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,068.90, 55,603.17 and 12,444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,068.90, 55,603.17 and 12,444.90 is: 18,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,068.90 : 55,603.17 = 12,444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,068.90/55,603.17 = 12,444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,068.90x = 55,603.17 × 12,444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,068.90x = 691,975,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,975,890.33/37,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.29

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