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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.62, 55,623.51 and 18,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,099.62, 55,623.51 and 18,356.76 is: 27,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,099.62 : 55,623.51 = 18,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,099.62/55,623.51 = 18,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,099.62x = 55,623.51 × 18,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,099.62x = 1,021,067,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,067,423.43/37,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,522.31

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