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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,521.48, 37,995.39 and 18,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,521.48, 37,995.39 and 18,117.38 is: 25,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,521.48 : 37,995.39 = 18,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,521.48/37,995.39 = 18,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,521.48x = 37,995.39 × 18,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,521.48x = 688,376,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,376,728.90/27,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.35

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