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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.12, 37,961.80 and 18,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.12, 37,961.80 and 18,570.44 is: 25,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.12 : 37,961.80 = 18,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.12/37,961.80 = 18,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.12x = 37,961.80 × 18,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.12x = 704,967,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,967,329.19/27,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.12

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