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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,174.96, 55,723.52 and 12,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,174.96, 55,723.52 and 12,208.64 is: 18,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,174.96 : 55,723.52 = 12,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,174.96/55,723.52 = 12,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,174.96x = 55,723.52 × 12,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,174.96x = 680,308,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,308,395.21/37,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.18

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