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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,254.76, 55,870.28 and 12,290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,254.76, 55,870.28 and 12,290.16 is: 18,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,254.76 : 55,870.28 = 12,290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,254.76/55,870.28 = 12,290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,254.76x = 55,870.28 × 12,290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,254.76x = 686,654,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,654,680.44/37,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.33

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