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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,012.68, 37,232.88 and 18,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,012.68, 37,232.88 and 18,056.91 is: 24,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,012.68 : 37,232.88 = 18,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,012.68/37,232.88 = 18,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,012.68x = 37,232.88 × 18,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,012.68x = 672,310,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,310,936.68/27,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.72

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