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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,250.33, 55,863.63 and 12,285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,250.33, 55,863.63 and 12,285.71 is: 18,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,250.33 : 55,863.63 = 12,285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,250.33/55,863.63 = 12,285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,250.33x = 55,863.63 × 12,285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,250.33x = 686,324,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,324,357.73/37,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.65

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