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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.58, 37,589.04 and 18,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.58, 37,589.04 and 18,296.88 is: 25,226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.58 : 37,589.04 = 18,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.58/37,589.04 = 18,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.58x = 37,589.04 × 18,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.58x = 687,762,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,762,154.20/27,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.41

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