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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,216.26, 55,826.42 and 12,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,216.26, 55,826.42 and 12,255.30 is: 18,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,216.26 : 55,826.42 = 12,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,216.26/55,826.42 = 12,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,216.26x = 55,826.42 × 12,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,216.26x = 684,169,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,169,463.75/37,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.62

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