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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,311.48, 55,997.19 and 18,590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,311.48, 55,997.19 and 18,590.76 is: 27,901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,311.48 : 55,997.19 = 18,590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,311.48/55,997.19 = 18,590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,311.48x = 55,997.19 × 18,590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,311.48x = 1,041,030,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,030,319.96/37,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,901.07

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