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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,474.95, 37,909.05 and 18,984.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,474.95, 37,909.05 and 18,984.53 is: 26,194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,474.95 : 37,909.05 = 18,984.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,474.95/37,909.05 = 18,984.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,474.95x = 37,909.05 × 18,984.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,474.95x = 719,685,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,685,307.45/27,474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.24

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