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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,996.92, 56,909.76 and 18,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,996.92, 56,909.76 and 18,290.28 is: 27,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,996.92 : 56,909.76 = 18,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,996.92/56,909.76 = 18,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,996.92x = 56,909.76 × 18,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,996.92x = 1,040,895,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,895,445.13/37,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,394.21

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