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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.39, 38,102.63 and 18,663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.39, 38,102.63 and 18,663.63 is: 25,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.39 : 38,102.63 = 18,663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.39/38,102.63 = 18,663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.39x = 38,102.63 × 18,663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.39x = 711,133,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,133,388.35/27,619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.61

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