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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.32, 37,286.26 and 18,879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.32, 37,286.26 and 18,879.08 is: 26,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.32 : 37,286.26 = 18,879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.32/37,286.26 = 18,879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.32x = 37,286.26 × 18,879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.32x = 703,930,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,930,051.81/27,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.49

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