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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,310.08, 55,969.22 and 12,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,310.08, 55,969.22 and 12,341.03 is: 18,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,310.08 : 55,969.22 = 12,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,310.08/55,969.22 = 12,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,310.08x = 55,969.22 × 12,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,310.08x = 690,717,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,717,823.10/37,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.90

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