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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.26, 37,294.91 and 18,536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.26, 37,294.91 and 18,536.63 is: 25,578.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.26 : 37,294.91 = 18,536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.26/37,294.91 = 18,536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.26x = 37,294.91 × 18,536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.26x = 691,321,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,321,668.40/27,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.69

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