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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.52, 38,120.88 and 18,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.52, 38,120.88 and 18,194.40 is: 25,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.52 : 38,120.88 = 18,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.52/38,120.88 = 18,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.52x = 38,120.88 × 18,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.52x = 693,586,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,586,539.07/27,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,123.10

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