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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.07, 56,605.86 and 18,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.07, 56,605.86 and 18,005.06 is: 27,013.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.07 : 56,605.86 = 18,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.07/56,605.86 = 18,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.07x = 56,605.86 × 18,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.07x = 1,019,191,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,191,905.65/37,729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,013.44

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