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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.42, 37,282.98 and 18,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.42, 37,282.98 and 18,057.72 is: 24,912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.42 : 37,282.98 = 18,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.42/37,282.98 = 18,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.42x = 37,282.98 × 18,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.42x = 673,245,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,245,613.61/27,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.49

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