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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.26, 37,320.24 and 18,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.26, 37,320.24 and 18,547.56 is: 25,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.26 : 37,320.24 = 18,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.26/37,320.24 = 18,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.26x = 37,320.24 × 18,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.26x = 692,199,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,199,390.61/27,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.37

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