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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,016.44, 37,238.06 and 18,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,016.44, 37,238.06 and 18,060.68 is: 24,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,016.44 : 37,238.06 = 18,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,016.44/37,238.06 = 18,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,016.44x = 37,238.06 × 18,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,016.44x = 672,544,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,544,544.44/27,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.90

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