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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.52, 37,654.17 and 18,194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.52, 37,654.17 and 18,194.19 is: 25,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.52 : 37,654.17 = 18,194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.52/37,654.17 = 18,194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.52x = 37,654.17 × 18,194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.52x = 685,087,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,087,123.27/27,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,109.00

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