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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,184.95, 37,545.63 and 18,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,184.95, 37,545.63 and 18,713.06 is: 25,844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,184.95 : 37,545.63 = 18,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,184.95/37,545.63 = 18,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,184.95x = 37,545.63 × 18,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,184.95x = 702,593,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,593,509.82/27,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.94

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