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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,168.84, 55,753.98 and 12,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,168.84, 55,753.98 and 12,210.28 is: 18,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,168.84 : 55,753.98 = 12,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,168.84/55,753.98 = 12,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,168.84x = 55,753.98 × 12,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,168.84x = 680,771,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,771,706.91/37,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.66

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