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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.52, 37,277.84 and 18,529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.52, 37,277.84 and 18,529.41 is: 25,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.52 : 37,277.84 = 18,529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.52/37,277.84 = 18,529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.52x = 37,277.84 × 18,529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.52x = 690,736,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,736,288.63/27,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.72

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