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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,218.16, 55,834.92 and 12,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,218.16, 55,834.92 and 12,259.72 is: 18,392.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,218.16 : 55,834.92 = 12,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,218.16/55,834.92 = 12,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,218.16x = 55,834.92 × 12,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,218.16x = 684,520,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,520,485.42/37,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.11

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