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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,336.14, 55,991.76 and 12,369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,336.14, 55,991.76 and 12,369.11 is: 18,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,336.14 : 55,991.76 = 12,369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,336.14/55,991.76 = 12,369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,336.14x = 55,991.76 × 12,369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,336.14x = 692,567,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,567,912.19/37,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.53

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