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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.14, 37,604.01 and 18,841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.14, 37,604.01 and 18,841.06 is: 26,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.14 : 37,604.01 = 18,841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.14/37,604.01 = 18,841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.14x = 37,604.01 × 18,841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.14x = 708,499,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,499,408.65/27,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.34

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