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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,197.42, 37,535.13 and 18,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,197.42, 37,535.13 and 18,263.52 is: 25,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,197.42 : 37,535.13 = 18,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,197.42/37,535.13 = 18,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,197.42x = 37,535.13 × 18,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,197.42x = 685,523,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,523,597.46/27,197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.47

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