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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.76, 37,603.74 and 18,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.76, 37,603.74 and 18,180.12 is: 25,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.76 : 37,603.74 = 18,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.76/37,603.74 = 18,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.76x = 37,603.74 × 18,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.76x = 683,640,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,640,505.65/27,239.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.16

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