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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,120.36, 55,674.88 and 12,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,120.36, 55,674.88 and 12,163 is: 18,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,120.36 : 55,674.88 = 12,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,120.36/55,674.88 = 12,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,120.36x = 55,674.88 × 12,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,120.36x = 677,173,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,173,565.44/37,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.65

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