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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.66, 38,042.55 and 18,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.66, 38,042.55 and 18,618.22 is: 25,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.66 : 38,042.55 = 18,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.66/38,042.55 = 18,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.66x = 38,042.55 × 18,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.66x = 708,284,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,284,281.96/27,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.97

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