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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.30, 37,557.41 and 18,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.30, 37,557.41 and 18,124.08 is: 25,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.30 : 37,557.41 = 18,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.30/37,557.41 = 18,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.30x = 37,557.41 × 18,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.30x = 680,693,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,693,503.43/27,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.35

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