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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,222.46, 55,842.32 and 12,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,222.46, 55,842.32 and 12,261.61 is: 18,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,222.46 : 55,842.32 = 12,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,222.46/55,842.32 = 12,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,222.46x = 55,842.32 × 12,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,222.46x = 684,716,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,716,749.34/37,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.26

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