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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.42, 37,872.77 and 18,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.42, 37,872.77 and 18,012.38 is: 24,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.42 : 37,872.77 = 18,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.42/37,872.77 = 18,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.42x = 37,872.77 × 18,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.42x = 682,178,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,178,445.47/27,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.73

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