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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.08, 55,823.28 and 12,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.08, 55,823.28 and 12,253 is: 18,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.08 : 55,823.28 = 12,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.08/55,823.28 = 12,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.08x = 55,823.28 × 12,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.08x = 684,002,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,002,649.84/37,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.68

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