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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,225.63, 55,846.68 and 12,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,225.63, 55,846.68 and 12,264.67 is: 18,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,225.63 : 55,846.68 = 12,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,225.63/55,846.68 = 12,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,225.63x = 55,846.68 × 12,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,225.63x = 684,941,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,941,100.80/37,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.72

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