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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,096.08, 55,647.56 and 12,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,096.08, 55,647.56 and 12,136.28 is: 18,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,096.08 : 55,647.56 = 12,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,096.08/55,647.56 = 12,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,096.08x = 55,647.56 × 12,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,096.08x = 675,354,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,354,369.48/37,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.55

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