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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.90, 37,997.32 and 18,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.90, 37,997.32 and 18,099.34 is: 24,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.90 : 37,997.32 = 18,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.90/37,997.32 = 18,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.90x = 37,997.32 × 18,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.90x = 687,726,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,726,413.77/27,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.07

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