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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.52, 37,589.88 and 18,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.52, 37,589.88 and 18,427.64 is: 27,677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.52 : 37,589.88 = 18,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.52/37,589.88 = 18,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.52x = 37,589.88 × 18,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.52x = 692,692,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,692,776.28/25,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,677.24

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