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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,230.96, 55,847.72 and 18,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,230.96, 55,847.72 and 18,752.88 is: 28,129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,230.96 : 55,847.72 = 18,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,230.96/55,847.72 = 18,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,230.96x = 55,847.72 × 18,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,230.96x = 1,047,305,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,305,591.43/37,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,129.96

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