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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.06, 38,136.98 and 18,067.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.06, 38,136.98 and 18,067.33 is: 24,925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.06 : 38,136.98 = 18,067.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.06/38,136.98 = 18,067.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.06x = 38,136.98 × 18,067.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.06x = 689,033,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,033,286.81/27,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.18

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