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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.65, 37,996.97 and 18,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.65, 37,996.97 and 18,099.09 is: 24,980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.65 : 37,996.97 = 18,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.65/37,996.97 = 18,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.65x = 37,996.97 × 18,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.65x = 687,710,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,710,489.26/27,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.72

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