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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,236.76, 37,599.60 and 18,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,236.76, 37,599.60 and 18,177.12 is: 25,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,236.76 : 37,599.60 = 18,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,236.76/37,599.60 = 18,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,236.76x = 37,599.60 × 18,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,236.76x = 683,452,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,452,441.15/27,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.02

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