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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.13, 37,612.66 and 18,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.13, 37,612.66 and 18,298.21 is: 25,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.13 : 37,612.66 = 18,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.13/37,612.66 = 18,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.13x = 37,612.66 × 18,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.13x = 688,244,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,244,351.34/27,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.73

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