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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,475.55, 56,220.98 and 12,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,475.55, 56,220.98 and 12,523.41 is: 18,787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,475.55 : 56,220.98 = 12,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,475.55/56,220.98 = 12,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,475.55x = 56,220.98 × 12,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,475.55x = 704,078,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,078,320.52/37,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.67

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