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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,196.96, 37,517.84 and 18,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,196.96, 37,517.84 and 18,137.92 is: 25,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,196.96 : 37,517.84 = 18,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,196.96/37,517.84 = 18,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,196.96x = 37,517.84 × 18,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,196.96x = 680,495,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,495,580.49/27,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.02

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