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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.23, 55,605.51 and 12,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.23, 55,605.51 and 12,110.81 is: 18,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.23 : 55,605.51 = 12,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.23/55,605.51 = 12,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.23x = 55,605.51 × 12,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.23x = 673,427,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,427,488.54/37,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.75

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