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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.83, 37,643.93 and 18,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.83, 37,643.93 and 18,797.64 is: 25,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.83 : 37,643.93 = 18,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.83/37,643.93 = 18,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.83x = 37,643.93 × 18,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.83x = 707,616,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,616,903.10/27,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.85

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