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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.90, 37,289.97 and 18,081.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.90, 37,289.97 and 18,081.54 is: 24,938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.90 : 37,289.97 = 18,081.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.90/37,289.97 = 18,081.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.90x = 37,289.97 × 18,081.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.90x = 674,260,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,260,084.15/27,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.51

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