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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,173.93, 37,503.15 and 18,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,173.93, 37,503.15 and 18,098.79 is: 24,978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,173.93 : 37,503.15 = 18,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,173.93/37,503.15 = 18,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,173.93x = 37,503.15 × 18,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,173.93x = 678,761,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,761,636.19/27,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.41

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