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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.92, 37,997.32 and 18,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.92, 37,997.32 and 18,099.36 is: 24,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.92 : 37,997.32 = 18,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.92/37,997.32 = 18,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.92x = 37,997.32 × 18,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.92x = 687,727,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,727,173.72/27,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.08

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