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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,244.77, 55,862.28 and 11,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,244.77, 55,862.28 and 11,942.12 is: 17,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,244.77 : 55,862.28 = 11,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,244.77/55,862.28 = 11,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,244.77x = 55,862.28 × 11,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,244.77x = 667,114,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,114,190.89/37,244.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.62

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