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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.91, 37,286.39 and 18,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.91, 37,286.39 and 18,060.21 is: 24,915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.91 : 37,286.39 = 18,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.91/37,286.39 = 18,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.91x = 37,286.39 × 18,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.91x = 673,400,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,400,078.69/27,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.91

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