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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,262.33, 55,899.03 and 12,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,262.33, 55,899.03 and 12,305 is: 18,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,262.33 : 55,899.03 = 12,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,262.33/55,899.03 = 12,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,262.33x = 55,899.03 × 12,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,262.33x = 687,837,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,837,564.15/37,262.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.33

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