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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,240.54, 37,594.68 and 18,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,240.54, 37,594.68 and 18,306.66 is: 25,265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,240.54 : 37,594.68 = 18,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,240.54/37,594.68 = 18,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,240.54x = 37,594.68 × 18,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,240.54x = 688,233,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,233,024.57/27,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.03

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