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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,137.79, 40,636.57 and 18,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,137.79, 40,636.57 and 18,730.24 is: 28,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,137.79 : 40,636.57 = 18,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,137.79/40,636.57 = 18,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,137.79x = 40,636.57 × 18,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,137.79x = 761,132,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,132,708.88/27,137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,046.97

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