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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.65, 37,286.87 and 18,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.65, 37,286.87 and 18,079.29 is: 24,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.65 : 37,286.87 = 18,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.65/37,286.87 = 18,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.65x = 37,286.87 × 18,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.65x = 674,120,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,120,045.53/27,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.41

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