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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.64, 38,147.13 and 18,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.64, 38,147.13 and 18,695.86 is: 25,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.64 : 38,147.13 = 18,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.64/38,147.13 = 18,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.64x = 38,147.13 × 18,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.64x = 713,193,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,193,401.88/27,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.08

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