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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,211.16, 55,824.41 and 12,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,211.16, 55,824.41 and 12,252.69 is: 18,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,211.16 : 55,824.41 = 12,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,211.16/55,824.41 = 12,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,211.16x = 55,824.41 × 12,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,211.16x = 683,999,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,999,128.90/37,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.56

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