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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.64, 38,102.96 and 18,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.64, 38,102.96 and 18,663.88 is: 25,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.64 : 38,102.96 = 18,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.64/38,102.96 = 18,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.64x = 38,102.96 × 18,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.64x = 711,149,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,149,073.08/27,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.95

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