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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,309.58, 37,698.84 and 18,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,309.58, 37,698.84 and 18,362.26 is: 25,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,309.58 : 37,698.84 = 18,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,309.58/37,698.84 = 18,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,309.58x = 37,698.84 × 18,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,309.58x = 692,235,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,235,901.78/27,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.73

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