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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,264.20, 55,897.92 and 18,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,264.20, 55,897.92 and 18,553.20 is: 27,830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,264.20 : 55,897.92 = 18,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,264.20/55,897.92 = 18,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,264.20x = 55,897.92 × 18,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,264.20x = 1,037,085,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,085,289.34/37,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,830.61

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