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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,351.14, 55,985.94 and 18,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,351.14, 55,985.94 and 18,388.82 is: 27,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,351.14 : 55,985.94 = 18,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,351.14/55,985.94 = 18,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,351.14x = 55,985.94 × 18,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,351.14x = 1,029,515,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,515,513.16/37,351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,563.16

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