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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,237.54, 37,590.53 and 18,303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,237.54, 37,590.53 and 18,303.65 is: 25,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,237.54 : 37,590.53 = 18,303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,237.54/37,590.53 = 18,303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,237.54x = 37,590.53 × 18,303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,237.54x = 688,043,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,043,624.96/27,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.86

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