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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,454.52, 37,894.02 and 18,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,454.52, 37,894.02 and 18,035.84 is: 24,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,454.52 : 37,894.02 = 18,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,454.52/37,894.02 = 18,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,454.52x = 37,894.02 × 18,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,454.52x = 683,450,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,450,481.68/27,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.91

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