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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,157, 55,735.50 and 12,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,157, 55,735.50 and 12,533 is: 18,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,157 : 55,735.50 = 12,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,157/55,735.50 = 12,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,157x = 55,735.50 × 12,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,157x = 698,533,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,533,021.50/37,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.50

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