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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,259.58, 37,583.52 and 18,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,259.58, 37,583.52 and 18,292.88 is: 25,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,259.58 : 37,583.52 = 18,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,259.58/37,583.52 = 18,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,259.58x = 37,583.52 × 18,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,259.58x = 687,510,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,510,821.34/27,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.89

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