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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051.23, 37,327.95 and 18,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051.23, 37,327.95 and 18,560.66 is: 25,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051.23 : 37,327.95 = 18,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051.23/37,327.95 = 18,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051.23x = 37,327.95 × 18,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051.23x = 692,831,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,831,388.45/27,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.83

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