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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,198.44, 55,802.52 and 12,230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,198.44, 55,802.52 and 12,230.19 is: 18,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,198.44 : 55,802.52 = 12,230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,198.44/55,802.52 = 12,230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,198.44x = 55,802.52 × 12,230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,198.44x = 682,475,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,475,422.08/37,198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.88

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