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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,177.36, 37,491.84 and 18,106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,177.36, 37,491.84 and 18,106.94 is: 24,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,177.36 : 37,491.84 = 18,106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,177.36/37,491.84 = 18,106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,177.36x = 37,491.84 × 18,106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,177.36x = 678,862,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,862,417.50/27,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.97

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