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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,048.78, 37,282.71 and 18,093.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,048.78, 37,282.71 and 18,093.06 is: 24,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,048.78 : 37,282.71 = 18,093.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,048.78/37,282.71 = 18,093.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,048.78x = 37,282.71 × 18,093.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,048.78x = 674,558,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,558,308.99/27,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.59

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