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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,509.54, 37,925.55 and 18,895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,509.54, 37,925.55 and 18,895.46 is: 26,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,509.54 : 37,925.55 = 18,895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,509.54/37,925.55 = 18,895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,509.54x = 37,925.55 × 18,895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,509.54x = 716,620,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,620,523.38/27,509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.90

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