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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.68, 55,736.56 and 12,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.68, 55,736.56 and 12,201.24 is: 18,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.68 : 55,736.56 = 12,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.68/55,736.56 = 12,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.68x = 55,736.56 × 12,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.68x = 680,055,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,055,145.33/37,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.90

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