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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.06, 55,817.10 and 12,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.06, 55,817.10 and 12,249.36 is: 18,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.06 : 55,817.10 = 12,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.06/55,817.10 = 12,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.06x = 55,817.10 × 12,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.06x = 683,723,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,723,752.06/37,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.20

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