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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,199.84, 55,778.76 and 12,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,199.84, 55,778.76 and 12,233.14 is: 18,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,199.84 : 55,778.76 = 12,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,199.84/55,778.76 = 12,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,199.84x = 55,778.76 × 12,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,199.84x = 682,349,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,349,240.66/37,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.80

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