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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.10, 37,352.97 and 18,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.10, 37,352.97 and 18,570.54 is: 25,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.10 : 37,352.97 = 18,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.10/37,352.97 = 18,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.10x = 37,352.97 × 18,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.10x = 693,664,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,664,823.50/27,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.02

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