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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,108.78, 55,670.95 and 12,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,108.78, 55,670.95 and 12,146.86 is: 18,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,108.78 : 55,670.95 = 12,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,108.78/55,670.95 = 12,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,108.78x = 55,670.95 × 12,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,108.78x = 676,227,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,227,252.16/37,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.84

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