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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.63, 38,027.85 and 18,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.63, 38,027.85 and 18,001.23 is: 24,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.63 : 38,027.85 = 18,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.63/38,027.85 = 18,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.63x = 38,027.85 × 18,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.63x = 684,548,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,548,074.26/27,564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.29

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