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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,405.92, 37,794.50 and 18,191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,405.92, 37,794.50 and 18,191.18 is: 25,086.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,405.92 : 37,794.50 = 18,191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,405.92/37,794.50 = 18,191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,405.92x = 37,794.50 × 18,191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,405.92x = 687,526,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,526,363.54/27,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.79

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