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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,235.26, 55,854.96 and 12,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,235.26, 55,854.96 and 12,274.30 is: 18,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,235.26 : 55,854.96 = 12,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,235.26/55,854.96 = 12,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,235.26x = 55,854.96 × 12,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,235.26x = 685,580,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,580,535.53/37,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.13

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