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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,753.23, 55,080.63 and 18,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,753.23, 55,080.63 and 18,004.56 is: 26,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,753.23 : 55,080.63 = 18,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,753.23/55,080.63 = 18,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,753.23x = 55,080.63 × 18,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,753.23x = 991,702,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,702,507.67/36,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.73

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