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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,496.94, 37,962.97 and 18,897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,496.94, 37,962.97 and 18,897.93 is: 26,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,496.94 : 37,962.97 = 18,897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,496.94/37,962.97 = 18,897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,496.94x = 37,962.97 × 18,897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,496.94x = 717,421,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,421,549.65/27,496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.96

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