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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,225.06, 55,844.43 and 12,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,225.06, 55,844.43 and 12,266.58 is: 18,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,225.06 : 55,844.43 = 12,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,225.06/55,844.43 = 12,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,225.06x = 55,844.43 × 12,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,225.06x = 685,020,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,020,168.15/37,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.12

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