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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,229.92, 55,844.88 and 12,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,229.92, 55,844.88 and 12,604 is: 18,906

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,229.92 : 55,844.88 = 12,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,229.92/55,844.88 = 12,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,229.92x = 55,844.88 × 12,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,229.92x = 703,868,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,868,867.52/37,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906

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