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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,171, 55,756.50 and 12,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,171, 55,756.50 and 12,547 is: 18,820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,171 : 55,756.50 = 12,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,171/55,756.50 = 12,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,171x = 55,756.50 × 12,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,171x = 699,576,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,576,805.50/37,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.50

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