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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.18, 37,285.39 and 18,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.18, 37,285.39 and 18,059.48 is: 24,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.18 : 37,285.39 = 18,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.18/37,285.39 = 18,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.18x = 37,285.39 × 18,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.18x = 673,354,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,354,755.00/27,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.91

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