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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,226.72, 55,848.24 and 12,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,226.72, 55,848.24 and 12,265.76 is: 18,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,226.72 : 55,848.24 = 12,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,226.72/55,848.24 = 12,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,226.72x = 55,848.24 × 12,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,226.72x = 685,021,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,021,108.26/37,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.33

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