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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,182.22, 55,774.25 and 12,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,182.22, 55,774.25 and 12,221.26 is: 18,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,182.22 : 55,774.25 = 12,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,182.22/55,774.25 = 12,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,182.22x = 55,774.25 × 12,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,182.22x = 681,631,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,631,501.67/37,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.19

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