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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,252.58, 37,573.86 and 18,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,252.58, 37,573.86 and 18,285.88 is: 25,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,252.58 : 37,573.86 = 18,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,252.58/37,573.86 = 18,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,252.58x = 37,573.86 × 18,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,252.58x = 687,071,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,071,095.10/27,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.23

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