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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.90, 38,005.62 and 18,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.90, 38,005.62 and 18,105.34 is: 24,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.90 : 38,005.62 = 18,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.90/38,005.62 = 18,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.90x = 38,005.62 × 18,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.90x = 688,104,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,104,672.01/27,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.37

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