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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,067.44, 55,619.88 and 18,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,067.44, 55,619.88 and 18,598 is: 27,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,067.44 : 55,619.88 = 18,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,067.44/55,619.88 = 18,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,067.44x = 55,619.88 × 18,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,067.44x = 1,034,418,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,418,528.24/37,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,906.39

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