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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.61, 37,586.73 and 18,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.61, 37,586.73 and 18,168.03 is: 25,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.61 : 37,586.73 = 18,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.61/37,586.73 = 18,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.61x = 37,586.73 × 18,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.61x = 682,876,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,876,838.24/27,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.31

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