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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.93, 38,089.24 and 18,053.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.93, 38,089.24 and 18,053.41 is: 24,907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.93 : 38,089.24 = 18,053.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.93/38,089.24 = 18,053.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.93x = 38,089.24 × 18,053.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.93x = 687,640,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,640,576.04/27,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.36

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