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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,325.70, 55,988.46 and 12,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,325.70, 55,988.46 and 12,365.82 is: 18,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,325.70 : 55,988.46 = 12,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,325.70/55,988.46 = 12,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,325.70x = 55,988.46 × 12,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,325.70x = 692,343,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,343,218.44/37,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.70

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