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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,077.72, 55,616.40 and 12,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,077.72, 55,616.40 and 12,134.76 is: 18,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,077.72 : 55,616.40 = 12,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,077.72/55,616.40 = 12,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,077.72x = 55,616.40 × 12,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,077.72x = 674,891,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,891,666.06/37,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.08

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