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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,027.12, 55,470.93 and 18,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,027.12, 55,470.93 and 18,285.22 is: 27,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,027.12 : 55,470.93 = 18,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,027.12/55,470.93 = 18,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,027.12x = 55,470.93 × 18,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,027.12x = 1,014,298,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,298,158.65/37,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.39

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