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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,256.33, 55,888.14 and 12,286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,256.33, 55,888.14 and 12,286.19 is: 18,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,256.33 : 55,888.14 = 12,286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,256.33/55,888.14 = 12,286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,256.33x = 55,888.14 × 12,286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,256.33x = 686,652,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,652,306.79/37,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.49

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