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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.70, 55,886.68 and 12,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.70, 55,886.68 and 12,301.10 is: 18,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.70 : 55,886.68 = 12,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.70/55,886.68 = 12,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.70x = 55,886.68 × 12,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.70x = 687,467,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,467,639.35/37,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.73

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