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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,108.23, 55,656.99 and 12,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,108.23, 55,656.99 and 12,149.28 is: 18,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,108.23 : 55,656.99 = 12,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,108.23/55,656.99 = 12,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,108.23x = 55,656.99 × 12,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,108.23x = 676,192,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,192,355.47/37,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.17

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