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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,332.28, 55,963.86 and 12,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,332.28, 55,963.86 and 12,691 is: 19,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,332.28 : 55,963.86 = 12,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,332.28/55,963.86 = 12,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,332.28x = 55,963.86 × 12,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,332.28x = 710,237,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,237,347.26/37,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.75

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