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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.44, 38,051.10 and 18,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.44, 38,051.10 and 18,538.26 is: 25,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.44 : 38,051.10 = 18,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.44/38,051.10 = 18,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.44x = 38,051.10 × 18,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.44x = 705,401,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,401,185.09/27,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.02

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