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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,123.84, 37,405.44 and 18,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,123.84, 37,405.44 and 18,033.28 is: 24,869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,123.84 : 37,405.44 = 18,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,123.84/37,405.44 = 18,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,123.84x = 37,405.44 × 18,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,123.84x = 674,542,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,542,773.04/27,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.00

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