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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,212.94, 55,825.68 and 12,260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,212.94, 55,825.68 and 12,260.19 is: 18,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,212.94 : 55,825.68 = 12,260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,212.94/55,825.68 = 12,260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,212.94x = 55,825.68 × 12,260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,212.94x = 684,433,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,433,193.49/37,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.34

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