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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,275.93, 55,884.47 and 18,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,275.93, 55,884.47 and 18,545.73 is: 27,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,275.93 : 55,884.47 = 18,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,275.93/55,884.47 = 18,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,275.93x = 55,884.47 × 18,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,275.93x = 1,036,418,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,418,199.08/37,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,803.95

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