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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,179.60, 37,523.40 and 18,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,179.60, 37,523.40 and 18,694.48 is: 25,809.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,179.60 : 37,523.40 = 18,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,179.60/37,523.40 = 18,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,179.60x = 37,523.40 × 18,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,179.60x = 701,480,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,480,450.83/27,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.08

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