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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,306.97, 55,941.45 and 18,332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,306.97, 55,941.45 and 18,332.87 is: 27,489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,306.97 : 55,941.45 = 18,332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,306.97/55,941.45 = 18,332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,306.97x = 55,941.45 × 18,332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,306.97x = 1,025,567,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,567,330.46/37,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.97

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