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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,132.81, 37,447.79 and 18,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,132.81, 37,447.79 and 18,627.98 is: 25,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,132.81 : 37,447.79 = 18,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,132.81/37,447.79 = 18,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,132.81x = 37,447.79 × 18,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,132.81x = 697,576,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,576,402.79/27,132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.70

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