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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.14, 37,345.95 and 18,654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.14, 37,345.95 and 18,654.06 is: 25,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.14 : 37,345.95 = 18,654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.14/37,345.95 = 18,654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.14x = 37,345.95 × 18,654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.14x = 696,653,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,653,592.06/27,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.25

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