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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,079.62, 55,607.80 and 12,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,079.62, 55,607.80 and 12,113.98 is: 18,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,079.62 : 55,607.80 = 12,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,079.62/55,607.80 = 12,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,079.62x = 55,607.80 × 12,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,079.62x = 673,631,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,631,777.04/37,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.17

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