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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.90, 37,991.79 and 18,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.90, 37,991.79 and 18,095.34 is: 24,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.90 : 37,991.79 = 18,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.90/37,991.79 = 18,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.90x = 37,991.79 × 18,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.90x = 687,474,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,474,357.26/27,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.55

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