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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,225.08, 55,841.28 and 12,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,225.08, 55,841.28 and 12,254.96 is: 18,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,225.08 : 55,841.28 = 12,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,225.08/55,841.28 = 12,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,225.08x = 55,841.28 × 12,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,225.08x = 684,332,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,332,652.75/37,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.64

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