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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.44, 38,030.40 and 18,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.44, 38,030.40 and 18,523.26 is: 25,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.44 : 38,030.40 = 18,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.44/38,030.40 = 18,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.44x = 38,030.40 × 18,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.44x = 704,446,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,446,987.10/27,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.32

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