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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,265.76, 55,892.16 and 12,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,265.76, 55,892.16 and 12,301.92 is: 18,450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,265.76 : 55,892.16 = 12,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,265.76/55,892.16 = 12,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,265.76x = 55,892.16 × 12,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,265.76x = 687,580,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,580,880.95/37,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.74

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