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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,093.09, 37,381.26 and 18,597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,093.09, 37,381.26 and 18,597.81 is: 25,660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,093.09 : 37,381.26 = 18,597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,093.09/37,381.26 = 18,597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,093.09x = 37,381.26 × 18,597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,093.09x = 695,209,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,209,571.04/27,093.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.03

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