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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,094.13, 55,649.94 and 12,134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,094.13, 55,649.94 and 12,134.09 is: 18,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,094.13 : 55,649.94 = 12,134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,094.13/55,649.94 = 12,134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,094.13x = 55,649.94 × 12,134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,094.13x = 675,261,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,261,102.20/37,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.99

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