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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.83, 56,996.21 and 18,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.83, 56,996.21 and 18,001.64 is: 27,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.83 : 56,996.21 = 18,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.83/56,996.21 = 18,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.83x = 56,996.21 × 18,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.83x = 1,026,025,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,025,013.81/37,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,002.91

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