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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,244.27, 55,854.48 and 12,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,244.27, 55,854.48 and 12,278.72 is: 18,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,244.27 : 55,854.48 = 12,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,244.27/55,854.48 = 12,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,244.27x = 55,854.48 × 12,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,244.27x = 685,821,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,821,520.67/37,244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.15

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