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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,308.53, 37,666.35 and 18,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,308.53, 37,666.35 and 18,229.32 is: 25,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,308.53 : 37,666.35 = 18,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,308.53/37,666.35 = 18,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,308.53x = 37,666.35 × 18,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,308.53x = 686,631,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,631,947.38/27,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.50

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