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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.23, 37,326.58 and 18,559.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.23, 37,326.58 and 18,559.66 is: 25,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.23 : 37,326.58 = 18,559.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.23/37,326.58 = 18,559.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.23x = 37,326.58 × 18,559.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.23x = 692,768,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,768,354.33/27,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.45

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