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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.95, 37,652.37 and 18,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.95, 37,652.37 and 18,803.76 is: 25,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.95 : 37,652.37 = 18,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.95/37,652.37 = 18,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.95x = 37,652.37 × 18,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.95x = 708,006,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,006,128.91/27,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.29

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