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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,821.26, 56,731.72 and 18,039.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,821.26, 56,731.72 and 18,039.85 is: 27,059.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,821.26 : 56,731.72 = 18,039.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,821.26/56,731.72 = 18,039.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,821.26x = 56,731.72 × 18,039.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,821.26x = 1,023,431,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,431,599.76/37,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,059.69

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