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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,284.97, 55,936.22 and 12,325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,284.97, 55,936.22 and 12,325.02 is: 18,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,284.97 : 55,936.22 = 12,325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,284.97/55,936.22 = 12,325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,284.97x = 55,936.22 × 12,325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,284.97x = 689,415,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,415,030.22/37,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.43

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