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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.04, 37,591.22 and 18,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.04, 37,591.22 and 18,304.14 is: 25,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.04 : 37,591.22 = 18,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.04/37,591.22 = 18,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.04x = 37,591.22 × 18,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.04x = 688,074,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,074,953.65/27,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.54

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