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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,012.54, 37,232.69 and 18,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,012.54, 37,232.69 and 18,056.77 is: 24,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,012.54 : 37,232.69 = 18,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,012.54/37,232.69 = 18,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,012.54x = 37,232.69 × 18,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,012.54x = 672,302,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,302,196.66/27,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.52

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