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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,127.54, 55,672.89 and 11,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,127.54, 55,672.89 and 11,823.76 is: 17,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,127.54 : 55,672.89 = 11,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,127.54/55,672.89 = 11,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,127.54x = 55,672.89 × 11,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,127.54x = 658,262,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,262,552.38/37,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.76

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