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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,209.65, 55,822.16 and 12,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,209.65, 55,822.16 and 12,251.19 is: 18,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,209.65 : 55,822.16 = 12,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,209.65/55,822.16 = 12,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,209.65x = 55,822.16 × 12,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,209.65x = 683,887,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,887,827.11/37,209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.31

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