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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,224.81, 55,844.06 and 12,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,224.81, 55,844.06 and 12,266.33 is: 18,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,224.81 : 55,844.06 = 12,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,224.81/55,844.06 = 12,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,224.81x = 55,844.06 × 12,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,224.81x = 685,001,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,001,607.17/37,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.75

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