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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,536.92, 38,006.98 and 18,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,536.92, 38,006.98 and 18,106.36 is: 24,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,536.92 : 38,006.98 = 18,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,536.92/38,006.98 = 18,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,536.92x = 38,006.98 × 18,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,536.92x = 688,168,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,168,062.39/27,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.74

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