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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,162.04, 55,744.92 and 12,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,162.04, 55,744.92 and 12,192 is: 18,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,162.04 : 55,744.92 = 12,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,162.04/55,744.92 = 12,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,162.04x = 55,744.92 × 12,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,162.04x = 679,642,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,642,064.64/37,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.61

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