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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,242, 55,864.44 and 12,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,242, 55,864.44 and 12,618 is: 18,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,242 : 55,864.44 = 12,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,242/55,864.44 = 12,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,242x = 55,864.44 × 12,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,242x = 704,897,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,897,503.92/37,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.49

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