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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.88, 38,024.97 and 18,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.88, 38,024.97 and 18,605.52 is: 25,683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.88 : 38,024.97 = 18,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.88/38,024.97 = 18,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.88x = 38,024.97 × 18,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.88x = 707,474,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,474,339.83/27,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.49

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