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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,310.76, 55,966.14 and 12,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,310.76, 55,966.14 and 12,344.12 is: 18,516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,310.76 : 55,966.14 = 12,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,310.76/55,966.14 = 12,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,310.76x = 55,966.14 × 12,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,310.76x = 690,852,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,852,748.10/37,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.18

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