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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.77, 37,216.09 and 18,027.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.77, 37,216.09 and 18,027.47 is: 24,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.77 : 37,216.09 = 18,027.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.77/37,216.09 = 18,027.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.77x = 37,216.09 × 18,027.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.77x = 670,912,061.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,912,061.57/26,977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.07

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