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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.79, 37,282.09 and 18,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.79, 37,282.09 and 18,057.09 is: 24,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.79 : 37,282.09 = 18,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.79/37,282.09 = 18,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.79x = 37,282.09 × 18,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.79x = 673,205,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,205,822.96/27,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.60

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