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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,190.77, 55,794.93 and 12,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,190.77, 55,794.93 and 12,230.89 is: 18,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,190.77 : 55,794.93 = 12,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,190.77/55,794.93 = 12,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,190.77x = 55,794.93 × 12,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,190.77x = 682,421,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,421,651.39/37,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.22

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