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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.29, 37,963.59 and 18,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.29, 37,963.59 and 18,569.68 is: 25,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.29 : 37,963.59 = 18,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.29/37,963.59 = 18,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.29x = 37,963.59 × 18,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.29x = 704,971,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,971,660.18/27,519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,617.36

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