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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.28, 37,284.78 and 18,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.28, 37,284.78 and 18,094.56 is: 24,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.28 : 37,284.78 = 18,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.28/37,284.78 = 18,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.28x = 37,284.78 × 18,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.28x = 674,651,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,651,688.80/27,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.65

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