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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,097.39, 37,365.50 and 18,611.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,097.39, 37,365.50 and 18,611.83 is: 25,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,097.39 : 37,365.50 = 18,611.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,097.39/37,365.50 = 18,611.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,097.39x = 37,365.50 × 18,611.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,097.39x = 695,440,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,440,216.92/27,097.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.48

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