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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.65, 37,215.92 and 18,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.65, 37,215.92 and 18,027.35 is: 24,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.65 : 37,215.92 = 18,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.65/37,215.92 = 18,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.65x = 37,215.92 × 18,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.65x = 670,904,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,904,415.41/26,977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.90

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