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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,254.88, 55,889.64 and 12,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,254.88, 55,889.64 and 12,293.92 is: 18,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,254.88 : 55,889.64 = 12,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,254.88/55,889.64 = 12,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,254.88x = 55,889.64 × 12,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,254.88x = 687,102,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,102,762.99/37,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.30

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