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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,329.90, 55,989.91 and 12,363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,329.90, 55,989.91 and 12,363.67 is: 18,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,329.90 : 55,989.91 = 12,363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,329.90/55,989.91 = 12,363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,329.90x = 55,989.91 × 12,363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,329.90x = 692,240,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,240,770.57/37,329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,543.87

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