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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.88, 37,997.33 and 18,585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.88, 37,997.33 and 18,585.48 is: 25,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.88 : 37,997.33 = 18,585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.88/37,997.33 = 18,585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.88x = 37,997.33 × 18,585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.88x = 706,198,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,198,616.77/27,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.81

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