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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,471.74, 56,216.44 and 12,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,471.74, 56,216.44 and 12,171.14 is: 18,259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,471.74 : 56,216.44 = 12,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,471.74/56,216.44 = 12,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,471.74x = 56,216.44 × 12,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,471.74x = 684,218,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,218,161.54/37,471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.58

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