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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.45, 38,034.83 and 18,006.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.45, 38,034.83 and 18,006.09 is: 24,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.45 : 38,034.83 = 18,006.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.45/38,034.83 = 18,006.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.45x = 38,034.83 × 18,006.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.45x = 684,858,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,858,572.11/27,569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.21

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