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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.52, 37,652.79 and 18,193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.52, 37,652.79 and 18,193.19 is: 25,107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.52 : 37,652.79 = 18,193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.52/37,652.79 = 18,193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.52x = 37,652.79 × 18,193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.52x = 685,024,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,024,174.24/27,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,107.62

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