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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.01, 37,279.66 and 18,055.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.01, 37,279.66 and 18,055.31 is: 24,909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.01 : 37,279.66 = 18,055.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.01/37,279.66 = 18,055.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.01x = 37,279.66 × 18,055.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.01x = 673,095,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,095,727.72/27,022.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.17

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