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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,451.96, 37,914.85 and 18,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,451.96, 37,914.85 and 18,483.90 is: 25,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,451.96 : 37,914.85 = 18,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,451.96/37,914.85 = 18,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,451.96x = 37,914.85 × 18,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,451.96x = 700,814,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,814,098.86/27,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.74

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