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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,565.18, 56,265.89 and 18,812.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,565.18, 56,265.89 and 18,812.51 is: 28,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,565.18 : 56,265.89 = 18,812.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,565.18/56,265.89 = 18,812.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,565.18x = 56,265.89 × 18,812.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,565.18x = 1,058,502,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,502,242.89/37,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,177.75

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