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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.28, 56,908.76 and 18,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.28, 56,908.76 and 18,289.59 is: 27,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.28 : 56,908.76 = 18,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.28/56,908.76 = 18,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.28x = 56,908.76 × 18,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.28x = 1,040,837,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,837,685.83/37,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,393.15

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