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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.85, 27,075.20 and 16,601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.85, 27,075.20 and 16,601.85 is: 24,889.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.85 : 27,075.20 = 16,601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.85/27,075.20 = 16,601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.85x = 27,075.20 × 16,601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.85x = 449,498,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,498,326.11/18,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.37

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