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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,976.99, 56,977.78 and 18,257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,976.99, 56,977.78 and 18,257.08 is: 27,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,976.99 : 56,977.78 = 18,257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,976.99/56,977.78 = 18,257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,976.99x = 56,977.78 × 18,257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,976.99x = 1,040,247,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,247,840.66/37,976.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.53

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