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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.78, 37,282.09 and 18,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.78, 37,282.09 and 18,057.08 is: 24,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.78 : 37,282.09 = 18,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.78/37,282.09 = 18,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.78x = 37,282.09 × 18,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.78x = 673,205,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,205,681.70/27,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.60

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