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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,806.16, 56,748.92 and 18,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,806.16, 56,748.92 and 18,101.20 is: 27,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,806.16 : 56,748.92 = 18,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,806.16/56,748.92 = 18,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,806.16x = 56,748.92 × 18,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,806.16x = 1,027,223,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,223,550.70/37,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.80

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