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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.52, 38,027.77 and 18,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.52, 38,027.77 and 18,011.99 is: 24,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.52 : 38,027.77 = 18,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.52/38,027.77 = 18,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.52x = 38,027.77 × 18,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.52x = 684,956,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,956,023.11/27,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.39

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