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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,504.29, 37,973.41 and 18,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,504.29, 37,973.41 and 18,904.59 is: 26,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,504.29 : 37,973.41 = 18,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,504.29/37,973.41 = 18,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,504.29x = 37,973.41 × 18,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,504.29x = 717,871,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,871,699.69/27,504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.35

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