Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,282.14, 55,882.66 and 18,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,282.14, 55,882.66 and 18,576 is: 27,843.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,282.14 : 55,882.66 = 18,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,282.14/55,882.66 = 18,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,282.14x = 55,882.66 × 18,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,282.14x = 1,038,076,292.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,076,292.16/37,282.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,843.80
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