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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,355.34, 56,033.97 and 12,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,355.34, 56,033.97 and 12,397.08 is: 18,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,355.34 : 56,033.97 = 12,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,355.34/56,033.97 = 12,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,355.34x = 56,033.97 × 12,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,355.34x = 694,657,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,657,608.81/37,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.94

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