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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,406.26, 56,111.82 and 12,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,406.26, 56,111.82 and 12,445.30 is: 18,668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,406.26 : 56,111.82 = 12,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,406.26/56,111.82 = 12,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,406.26x = 56,111.82 × 12,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,406.26x = 698,328,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,328,433.45/37,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.76

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