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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,031.70, 55,511.10 and 18,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,031.70, 55,511.10 and 18,296.40 is: 27,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,031.70 : 55,511.10 = 18,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,031.70/55,511.10 = 18,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,031.70x = 55,511.10 × 18,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,031.70x = 1,015,653,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,653,290.04/37,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,426.59

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