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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.13, 38,043.99 and 18,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.13, 38,043.99 and 18,023.28 is: 24,857.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.13 : 38,043.99 = 18,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.13/38,043.99 = 18,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.13x = 38,043.99 × 18,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.13x = 685,677,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,677,484.09/27,584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.68

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