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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,737.64, 55,097.82 and 18,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,737.64, 55,097.82 and 18,265.32 is: 27,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,737.64 : 55,097.82 = 18,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,737.64/55,097.82 = 18,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,737.64x = 55,097.82 × 18,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,737.64x = 1,006,379,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,379,313.60/36,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.68

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