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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.62, 39,006.27 and 18,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.62, 39,006.27 and 18,027 is: 27,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.62 : 39,006.27 = 18,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.62/39,006.27 = 18,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.62x = 39,006.27 × 18,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.62x = 703,166,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,166,029.29/25,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,046.29

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