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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,729.57, 56,606.61 and 18,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,729.57, 56,606.61 and 18,005.56 is: 27,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,729.57 : 56,606.61 = 18,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,729.57/56,606.61 = 18,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,729.57x = 56,606.61 × 18,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,729.57x = 1,019,233,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,233,712.75/37,729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,014.19

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