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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,277.56, 37,603.54 and 18,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,277.56, 37,603.54 and 18,063.71 is: 24,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,277.56 : 37,603.54 = 18,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,277.56/37,603.54 = 18,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,277.56x = 37,603.54 × 18,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,277.56x = 679,259,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,259,417.11/27,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.77

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