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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.62, 37,583.46 and 18,294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.62, 37,583.46 and 18,294.66 is: 25,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.62 : 37,583.46 = 18,294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.62/37,583.46 = 18,294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.62x = 37,583.46 × 18,294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.62x = 687,576,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,576,622.32/27,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.15

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