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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,266.48, 55,909.04 and 12,307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,266.48, 55,909.04 and 12,307.95 is: 18,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,266.48 : 55,909.04 = 12,307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,266.48/55,909.04 = 12,307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,266.48x = 55,909.04 × 12,307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,266.48x = 688,125,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,125,607.33/37,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.00

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