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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,227.63, 55,849.68 and 12,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,227.63, 55,849.68 and 12,266.67 is: 18,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,227.63 : 55,849.68 = 12,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,227.63/55,849.68 = 12,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,227.63x = 55,849.68 × 12,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,227.63x = 685,089,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,089,594.17/37,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.72

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