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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.63, 37,277.76 and 18,548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.63, 37,277.76 and 18,548.15 is: 25,576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.63 : 37,277.76 = 18,548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.63/37,277.76 = 18,548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.63x = 37,277.76 × 18,548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.63x = 691,433,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,433,499.00/27,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,576.79

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