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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,895.88, 55,304.94 and 18,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,895.88, 55,304.94 and 18,389 is: 27,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,895.88 : 55,304.94 = 18,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,895.88/55,304.94 = 18,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,895.88x = 55,304.94 × 18,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,895.88x = 1,017,002,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,002,541.66/36,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,564.12

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