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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,294.08, 55,883.52 and 18,839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,294.08, 55,883.52 and 18,839.04 is: 28,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,294.08 : 55,883.52 = 18,839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,294.08/55,883.52 = 18,839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,294.08x = 55,883.52 × 18,839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,294.08x = 1,052,791,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,791,868.62/37,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,229.46

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