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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.46, 37,635.57 and 18,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.46, 37,635.57 and 18,775.62 is: 25,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.46 : 37,635.57 = 18,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.46/37,635.57 = 18,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.46x = 37,635.57 × 18,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.46x = 706,631,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,631,160.80/27,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.03

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