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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,122.48, 55,683.72 and 9,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,122.48, 55,683.72 and 9,042.48 is: 13,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,122.48 : 55,683.72 = 9,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,122.48/55,683.72 = 9,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,122.48x = 55,683.72 × 9,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,122.48x = 503,518,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,518,924.43/37,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.72

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