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