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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,297.13, 55,945.69 and 12,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,297.13, 55,945.69 and 12,673.13 is: 19,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,297.13 : 55,945.69 = 12,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,297.13/55,945.69 = 12,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,297.13x = 55,945.69 × 12,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,297.13x = 709,006,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,006,690.90/37,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.69

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