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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,191.79, 37,553.19 and 18,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,191.79, 37,553.19 and 18,715.80 is: 25,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,191.79 : 37,553.19 = 18,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,191.79/37,553.19 = 18,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,191.79x = 37,553.19 × 18,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,191.79x = 702,837,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,837,993.40/27,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.43

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