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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,079.78, 55,573.41 and 18,088.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,079.78, 55,573.41 and 18,088.77 is: 27,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,079.78 : 55,573.41 = 18,088.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,079.78/55,573.41 = 18,088.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,079.78x = 55,573.41 × 18,088.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,079.78x = 1,005,254,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,254,376.35/37,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,110.58

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