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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,089.59, 55,637.81 and 12,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,089.59, 55,637.81 and 12,129.77 is: 18,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,089.59 : 55,637.81 = 12,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,089.59/55,637.81 = 12,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,089.59x = 55,637.81 × 12,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,089.59x = 674,873,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,873,499.77/37,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.77

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