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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,207.08, 55,820.28 and 12,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,207.08, 55,820.28 and 12,251 is: 18,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,207.08 : 55,820.28 = 12,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,207.08/55,820.28 = 12,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,207.08x = 55,820.28 × 12,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,207.08x = 683,854,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,854,250.28/37,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.68

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