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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.52, 37,910.60 and 18,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.52, 37,910.60 and 18,047.84 is: 24,910.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.52 : 37,910.60 = 18,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.52/37,910.60 = 18,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.52x = 37,910.60 × 18,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.52x = 684,204,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,204,443.10/27,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.49

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