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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,246.74, 55,858.20 and 12,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,246.74, 55,858.20 and 12,282.12 is: 18,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,246.74 : 55,858.20 = 12,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,246.74/55,858.20 = 12,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,246.74x = 55,858.20 × 12,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,246.74x = 686,057,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,057,115.38/37,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.25

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