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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,208.52, 55,819.68 and 12,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,208.52, 55,819.68 and 12,250.08 is: 18,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,208.52 : 55,819.68 = 12,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,208.52/55,819.68 = 12,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,208.52x = 55,819.68 × 12,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,208.52x = 683,795,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,795,545.57/37,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.39

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