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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,969.20, 56,905.20 and 18,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,969.20, 56,905.20 and 18,205.20 is: 27,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,969.20 : 56,905.20 = 18,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,969.20/56,905.20 = 18,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,969.20x = 56,905.20 × 18,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,969.20x = 1,035,970,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,970,547.04/37,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,284.50

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