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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,069.70, 55,612.65 and 18,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,069.70, 55,612.65 and 18,358.70 is: 27,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,069.70 : 55,612.65 = 18,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,069.70/55,612.65 = 18,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,069.70x = 55,612.65 × 18,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,069.70x = 1,020,975,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,975,957.56/37,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.06

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