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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,501.06, 37,968.66 and 18,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,501.06, 37,968.66 and 18,902.07 is: 26,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,501.06 : 37,968.66 = 18,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,501.06/37,968.66 = 18,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,501.06x = 37,968.66 × 18,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,501.06x = 717,686,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,686,269.13/27,501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.68

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