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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,221, 55,835.03 and 12,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,221, 55,835.03 and 12,261.12 is: 18,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,221 : 55,835.03 = 12,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,221/55,835.03 = 12,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,221x = 55,835.03 × 12,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,221x = 684,600,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,600,003.03/37,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.84

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