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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,449.67, 37,896.62 and 18,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,449.67, 37,896.62 and 18,034.77 is: 24,898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,449.67 : 37,896.62 = 18,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,449.67/37,896.62 = 18,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,449.67x = 37,896.62 × 18,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,449.67x = 683,456,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,456,735.30/27,449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.54

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