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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,847.68, 55,266.14 and 18,122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,847.68, 55,266.14 and 18,122.69 is: 27,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,847.68 : 55,266.14 = 18,122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,847.68/55,266.14 = 18,122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,847.68x = 55,266.14 × 18,122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,847.68x = 1,001,570,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,570,755.77/36,847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.38

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