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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,126.72, 55,696.08 and 12,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,126.72, 55,696.08 and 12,159.52 is: 18,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,126.72 : 55,696.08 = 12,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,126.72/55,696.08 = 12,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,126.72x = 55,696.08 × 12,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,126.72x = 677,237,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,237,598.68/37,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.25

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