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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034, 37,323.39 and 18,550.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034, 37,323.39 and 18,550.06 is: 25,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034 : 37,323.39 = 18,550.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034/37,323.39 = 18,550.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034x = 37,323.39 × 18,550.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034x = 692,351,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,351,123.90/27,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.38

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