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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.46, 37,965.36 and 18,559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.46, 37,965.36 and 18,559.76 is: 25,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.46 : 37,965.36 = 18,559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.46/37,965.36 = 18,559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.46x = 37,965.36 × 18,559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.46x = 704,627,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,627,969.91/27,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.21

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