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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,287.22, 37,636.22 and 18,792.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,287.22, 37,636.22 and 18,792.05 is: 25,919.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,287.22 : 37,636.22 = 18,792.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,287.22/37,636.22 = 18,792.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,287.22x = 37,636.22 × 18,792.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,287.22x = 707,261,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,261,445.91/27,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.15

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