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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.65, 37,998.35 and 18,100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.65, 37,998.35 and 18,100.09 is: 24,982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.65 : 37,998.35 = 18,100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.65/37,998.35 = 18,100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.65x = 37,998.35 × 18,100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.65x = 687,773,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,773,554.85/27,530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.10

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