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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,534.92, 38,004.22 and 18,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,534.92, 38,004.22 and 18,104.36 is: 24,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,534.92 : 38,004.22 = 18,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,534.92/38,004.22 = 18,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,534.92x = 38,004.22 × 18,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,534.92x = 688,042,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,042,080.40/27,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.98

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