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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.36, 37,322.16 and 18,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.36, 37,322.16 and 18,091.04 is: 24,952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.36 : 37,322.16 = 18,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.36/37,322.16 = 18,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.36x = 37,322.16 × 18,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.36x = 675,196,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,196,689.45/27,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.43

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