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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.94, 37,236 and 18,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.94, 37,236 and 18,059.18 is: 24,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.94 : 37,236 = 18,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.94/37,236 = 18,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.94x = 37,236 × 18,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.94x = 672,451,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,451,626.48/27,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.84

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