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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,324.82, 55,995.12 and 12,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,324.82, 55,995.12 and 12,363.45 is: 18,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,324.82 : 55,995.12 = 12,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,324.82/55,995.12 = 12,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,324.82x = 55,995.12 × 12,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,324.82x = 692,292,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,292,866.36/37,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.79

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