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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,212.34, 55,826.20 and 12,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,212.34, 55,826.20 and 12,253.88 is: 18,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,212.34 : 55,826.20 = 12,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,212.34/55,826.20 = 12,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,212.34x = 55,826.20 × 12,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,212.34x = 684,087,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,087,555.66/37,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.35

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