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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.88, 55,590.86 and 12,104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.88, 55,590.86 and 12,104.04 is: 18,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.88 : 55,590.86 = 12,104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.88/55,590.86 = 12,104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.88x = 55,590.86 × 12,104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.88x = 672,873,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,873,993.07/37,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.50

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