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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,216.65, 55,832.67 and 12,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,216.65, 55,832.67 and 12,258.22 is: 18,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,216.65 : 55,832.67 = 12,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,216.65/55,832.67 = 12,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,216.65x = 55,832.67 × 12,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,216.65x = 684,409,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,409,152.05/37,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.86

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