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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.13, 37,611.29 and 18,297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.13, 37,611.29 and 18,297.21 is: 25,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.13 : 37,611.29 = 18,297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.13/37,611.29 = 18,297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.13x = 37,611.29 × 18,297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.13x = 688,181,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,181,580.01/27,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.36

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