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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.93, 37,235.99 and 18,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.93, 37,235.99 and 18,059.16 is: 24,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.93 : 37,235.99 = 18,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.93/37,235.99 = 18,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.93x = 37,235.99 × 18,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.93x = 672,450,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,450,610.87/27,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.82

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