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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,231.16, 55,853.65 and 12,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,231.16, 55,853.65 and 12,272.96 is: 18,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,231.16 : 55,853.65 = 12,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,231.16/55,853.65 = 12,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,231.16x = 55,853.65 × 12,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,231.16x = 685,489,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,489,612.30/37,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.72

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