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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.60, 37,617.59 and 18,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.60, 37,617.59 and 18,665.88 is: 25,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.60 : 37,617.59 = 18,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.60/37,617.59 = 18,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.60x = 37,617.59 × 18,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.60x = 702,165,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,165,420.83/27,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.30

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