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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.63, 37,279.14 and 18,549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.63, 37,279.14 and 18,549.15 is: 25,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.63 : 37,279.14 = 18,549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.63/37,279.14 = 18,549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.63x = 37,279.14 × 18,549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.63x = 691,496,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,496,359.73/27,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.17

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