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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,274.04, 55,904.22 and 12,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,274.04, 55,904.22 and 12,314.34 is: 18,469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,274.04 : 55,904.22 = 12,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,274.04/55,904.22 = 12,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,274.04x = 55,904.22 × 12,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,274.04x = 688,423,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,423,572.51/37,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.25

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