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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,197.92, 37,535.82 and 18,264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,197.92, 37,535.82 and 18,264.02 is: 25,206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,197.92 : 37,535.82 = 18,264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,197.92/37,535.82 = 18,264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,197.92x = 37,535.82 × 18,264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,197.92x = 685,554,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,554,967.20/27,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.16

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