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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,256.76, 55,873.28 and 12,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,256.76, 55,873.28 and 12,292.16 is: 18,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,256.76 : 55,873.28 = 12,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,256.76/55,873.28 = 12,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,256.76x = 55,873.28 × 12,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,256.76x = 686,803,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,803,297.48/37,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.33

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