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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,337.80, 41,006.70 and 18,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,337.80, 41,006.70 and 18,006.60 is: 27,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,337.80 : 41,006.70 = 18,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,337.80/41,006.70 = 18,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,337.80x = 41,006.70 × 18,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,337.80x = 738,391,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,391,244.22/27,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.90

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