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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,774.70, 55,143.33 and 18,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,774.70, 55,143.33 and 18,056.14 is: 27,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,774.70 : 55,143.33 = 18,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,774.70/55,143.33 = 18,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,774.70x = 55,143.33 × 18,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,774.70x = 995,675,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,675,686.55/36,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.02

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