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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,019.74, 55,512.91 and 18,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,019.74, 55,512.91 and 18,292.47 is: 27,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,019.74 : 55,512.91 = 18,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,019.74/55,512.91 = 18,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,019.74x = 55,512.91 × 18,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,019.74x = 1,015,468,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,468,240.79/37,019.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.45

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