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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,421.65, 56,092.30 and 18,664.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,421.65, 56,092.30 and 18,664.63 is: 27,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,421.65 : 56,092.30 = 18,664.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,421.65/56,092.30 = 18,664.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,421.65x = 56,092.30 × 18,664.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,421.65x = 1,046,942,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,942,025.35/37,421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,976.91

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