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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,090.38, 55,644.32 and 12,130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,090.38, 55,644.32 and 12,130.33 is: 18,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,090.38 : 55,644.32 = 12,130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,090.38/55,644.32 = 12,130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,090.38x = 55,644.32 × 12,130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,090.38x = 674,983,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,983,764.46/37,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.35

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