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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,281.84, 55,924.44 and 12,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,281.84, 55,924.44 and 12,323.40 is: 18,485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,281.84 : 55,924.44 = 12,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,281.84/55,924.44 = 12,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,281.84x = 55,924.44 × 12,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,281.84x = 689,179,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,179,243.90/37,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.66

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