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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,477.08, 37,912.02 and 18,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,477.08, 37,912.02 and 18,541.16 is: 25,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,477.08 : 37,912.02 = 18,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,477.08/37,912.02 = 18,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,477.08x = 37,912.02 × 18,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,477.08x = 702,932,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,932,828.74/27,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.52

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