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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,122.66, 55,693.08 and 12,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,122.66, 55,693.08 and 12,164.04 is: 18,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,122.66 : 55,693.08 = 12,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,122.66/55,693.08 = 12,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,122.66x = 55,693.08 × 12,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,122.66x = 677,452,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,452,852.84/37,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.04

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