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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,187.13, 55,768.86 and 12,221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,187.13, 55,768.86 and 12,221.37 is: 18,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,187.13 : 55,768.86 = 12,221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,187.13/55,768.86 = 12,221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,187.13x = 55,768.86 × 12,221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,187.13x = 681,571,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,571,872.54/37,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.17

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