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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.36, 37,525.68 and 18,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.36, 37,525.68 and 18,695.52 is: 25,819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.36 : 37,525.68 = 18,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.36/37,525.68 = 18,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.36x = 37,525.68 × 18,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.36x = 701,562,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,562,100.95/27,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,819.91

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