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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,359.71, 56,046.22 and 12,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,359.71, 56,046.22 and 12,401.23 is: 18,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,359.71 : 56,046.22 = 12,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,359.71/56,046.22 = 12,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,359.71x = 56,046.22 × 12,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,359.71x = 695,042,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,042,064.85/37,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.05

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