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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.12, 37,586.91 and 18,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.12, 37,586.91 and 18,297.16 is: 25,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.12 : 37,586.91 = 18,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.12/37,586.91 = 18,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.12x = 37,586.91 × 18,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.12x = 687,733,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,733,706.18/27,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.60

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