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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,204.17, 37,544.45 and 18,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,204.17, 37,544.45 and 18,270.27 is: 25,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,204.17 : 37,544.45 = 18,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,204.17/37,544.45 = 18,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,204.17x = 37,544.45 × 18,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,204.17x = 685,947,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,947,147.15/27,204.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.78

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