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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.43, 38,088.55 and 18,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.43, 38,088.55 and 18,052.91 is: 24,906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.43 : 38,088.55 = 18,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.43/38,088.55 = 18,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.43x = 38,088.55 × 18,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.43x = 687,609,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,609,165.18/27,607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.67

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