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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275.72, 55,901.58 and 12,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275.72, 55,901.58 and 12,309.96 is: 18,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275.72 : 55,901.58 = 12,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275.72/55,901.58 = 12,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275.72x = 55,901.58 × 12,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275.72x = 688,146,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,146,213.74/37,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.98

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