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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,580.44, 38,034.54 and 18,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,580.44, 38,034.54 and 18,526.26 is: 25,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,580.44 : 38,034.54 = 18,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,580.44/38,034.54 = 18,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,580.44x = 38,034.54 × 18,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,580.44x = 704,637,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,637,777.02/27,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.46

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