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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.92, 37,873.46 and 18,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.92, 37,873.46 and 18,012.88 is: 24,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.92 : 37,873.46 = 18,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.92/37,873.46 = 18,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.92x = 37,873.46 × 18,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.92x = 682,209,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,209,810.73/27,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.42

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