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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,620.52, 38,104.18 and 18,664.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,620.52, 38,104.18 and 18,664.75 is: 25,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,620.52 : 38,104.18 = 18,664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,620.52/38,104.18 = 18,664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,620.52x = 38,104.18 × 18,664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,620.52x = 711,204,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,204,993.66/27,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.15

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