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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.91, 37,318.71 and 18,552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.91, 37,318.71 and 18,552.14 is: 25,596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.91 : 37,318.71 = 18,552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.91/37,318.71 = 18,552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.91x = 37,318.71 × 18,552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.91x = 692,341,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,341,932.54/27,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.87

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