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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.81, 38,086.11 and 18,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.81, 38,086.11 and 18,034.09 is: 24,892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.81 : 38,086.11 = 18,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.81/38,086.11 = 18,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.81x = 38,086.11 × 18,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.81x = 686,848,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,848,240.27/27,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.29

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