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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,259.76, 55,893.60 and 12,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,259.76, 55,893.60 and 12,292.56 is: 18,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,259.76 : 55,893.60 = 12,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,259.76/55,893.60 = 12,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,259.76x = 55,893.60 × 12,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,259.76x = 687,075,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,075,431.62/37,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.15

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