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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,493.18, 37,971.67 and 18,525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,493.18, 37,971.67 and 18,525.11 is: 25,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,493.18 : 37,971.67 = 18,525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,493.18/37,971.67 = 18,525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,493.18x = 37,971.67 × 18,525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,493.18x = 703,429,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,429,363.63/27,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.59

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