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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,217.70, 55,826.55 and 12,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,217.70, 55,826.55 and 12,261.60 is: 18,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,217.70 : 55,826.55 = 12,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,217.70/55,826.55 = 12,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,217.70x = 55,826.55 × 12,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,217.70x = 684,522,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,522,825.48/37,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.40

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