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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.19, 38,068.73 and 18,520.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.19, 38,068.73 and 18,520.77 is: 25,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.19 : 38,068.73 = 18,520.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.19/38,068.73 = 18,520.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.19x = 38,068.73 × 18,520.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.19x = 705,062,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,062,099.92/27,593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.03

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