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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.68, 37,259.10 and 18,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.68, 37,259.10 and 18,075.90 is: 24,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.68 : 37,259.10 = 18,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.68/37,259.10 = 18,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.68x = 37,259.10 × 18,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.68x = 673,491,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,491,765.69/27,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.91

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