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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,261.33, 55,897.53 and 12,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,261.33, 55,897.53 and 12,304 is: 18,457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,261.33 : 55,897.53 = 12,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,261.33/55,897.53 = 12,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,261.33x = 55,897.53 × 12,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,261.33x = 687,763,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,763,209.12/37,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.83

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