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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.23, 37,927.64 and 18,493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.23, 37,927.64 and 18,493.18 is: 25,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.23 : 37,927.64 = 18,493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.23/37,927.64 = 18,493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.23x = 37,927.64 × 18,493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.23x = 701,402,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,402,624.91/27,461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.56

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