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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,807.20, 56,710.80 and 18,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,807.20, 56,710.80 and 18,124.20 is: 27,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,807.20 : 56,710.80 = 18,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,807.20/56,710.80 = 18,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,807.20x = 56,710.80 × 18,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,807.20x = 1,027,837,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,837,881.36/37,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.30

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