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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,127.36, 55,699.25 and 18,417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,127.36, 55,699.25 and 18,417.58 is: 27,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,127.36 : 55,699.25 = 18,417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,127.36/55,699.25 = 18,417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,127.36x = 55,699.25 × 18,417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,127.36x = 1,025,845,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,845,161.48/37,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,630.43

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