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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.28, 37,784.18 and 18,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.28, 37,784.18 and 18,389.23 is: 25,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.28 : 37,784.18 = 18,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.28/37,784.18 = 18,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.28x = 37,784.18 × 18,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.28x = 694,821,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,821,927.89/27,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,398.07

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