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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,227.72, 55,849.74 and 12,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,227.72, 55,849.74 and 12,266.76 is: 18,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,227.72 : 55,849.74 = 12,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,227.72/55,849.74 = 12,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,227.72x = 55,849.74 × 12,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,227.72x = 685,095,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,095,356.64/37,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.83

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