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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,335.48, 55,996.74 and 12,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,335.48, 55,996.74 and 12,711.48 is: 19,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,335.48 : 55,996.74 = 12,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,335.48/55,996.74 = 12,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,335.48x = 55,996.74 × 12,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,335.48x = 711,801,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,801,440.58/37,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.01

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