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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.68, 37,283.34 and 18,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.68, 37,283.34 and 18,057.98 is: 24,912.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.68 : 37,283.34 = 18,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.68/37,283.34 = 18,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.68x = 37,283.34 × 18,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.68x = 673,261,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,261,717.76/27,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.85

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