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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.99, 37,584.72 and 18,146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.99, 37,584.72 and 18,146.93 is: 25,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.99 : 37,584.72 = 18,146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.99/37,584.72 = 18,146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.99x = 37,584.72 × 18,146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.99x = 682,047,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,047,094.99/27,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.17

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