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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.70, 38,036.55 and 18,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.70, 38,036.55 and 18,007.34 is: 24,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.70 : 38,036.55 = 18,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.70/38,036.55 = 18,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.70x = 38,036.55 × 18,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.70x = 684,936,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,936,965.62/27,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.93

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