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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,161.87, 55,743.34 and 12,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,161.87, 55,743.34 and 12,203.81 is: 18,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,161.87 : 55,743.34 = 12,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,161.87/55,743.34 = 12,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,161.87x = 55,743.34 × 12,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,161.87x = 680,281,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,281,130.13/37,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.89

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