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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.94, 38,028.33 and 18,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.94, 38,028.33 and 18,521.76 is: 25,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.94 : 38,028.33 = 18,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.94/38,028.33 = 18,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.94x = 38,028.33 × 18,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.94x = 704,351,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,351,601.46/27,575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,542.25

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