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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,176.72, 55,771.08 and 12,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,176.72, 55,771.08 and 12,209.52 is: 18,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,176.72 : 55,771.08 = 12,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,176.72/55,771.08 = 12,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,176.72x = 55,771.08 × 12,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,176.72x = 680,938,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,938,116.68/37,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.25

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