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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,423.16, 56,094.56 and 18,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,423.16, 56,094.56 and 18,666.14 is: 27,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,423.16 : 56,094.56 = 18,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,423.16/56,094.56 = 18,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,423.16x = 56,094.56 × 18,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,423.16x = 1,047,068,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,068,910.20/37,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,979.17

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