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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.24, 37,333.46 and 18,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.24, 37,333.46 and 18,564.64 is: 25,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.24 : 37,333.46 = 18,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.24/37,333.46 = 18,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.24x = 37,333.46 × 18,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.24x = 693,082,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,082,244.85/27,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,617.30

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