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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.10, 38,086.47 and 18,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.10, 38,086.47 and 18,034.43 is: 24,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.10 : 38,086.47 = 18,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.10/38,086.47 = 18,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.10x = 38,086.47 × 18,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.10x = 686,867,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,867,586.73/27,593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.73

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