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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,190.38, 55,773.72 and 12,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,190.38, 55,773.72 and 12,224.65 is: 18,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,190.38 : 55,773.72 = 12,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,190.38/55,773.72 = 12,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,190.38x = 55,773.72 × 12,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,190.38x = 681,814,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,814,206.20/37,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.08

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