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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,051.98, 37,318.12 and 18,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,051.98, 37,318.12 and 18,099.86 is: 24,968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,051.98 : 37,318.12 = 18,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,051.98/37,318.12 = 18,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,051.98x = 37,318.12 × 18,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,051.98x = 675,452,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,452,515.62/27,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.70

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