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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.94, 37,234.63 and 18,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.94, 37,234.63 and 18,058.18 is: 24,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.94 : 37,234.63 = 18,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.94/37,234.63 = 18,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.94x = 37,234.63 × 18,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.94x = 672,389,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,389,548.50/27,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.46

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