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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.52, 37,465.80 and 18,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.52, 37,465.80 and 18,759.44 is: 25,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.52 : 37,465.80 = 18,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.52/37,465.80 = 18,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.52x = 37,465.80 × 18,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.52x = 702,837,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,837,427.15/27,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.03

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