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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,160.16, 55,748.94 and 12,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,160.16, 55,748.94 and 12,202.24 is: 18,306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,160.16 : 55,748.94 = 12,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,160.16/55,748.94 = 12,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,160.16x = 55,748.94 × 12,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,160.16x = 680,261,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,261,945.63/37,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.22

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