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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,660.52, 38,182.50 and 18,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,660.52, 38,182.50 and 18,703.72 is: 25,818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,660.52 : 38,182.50 = 18,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,660.52/38,182.50 = 18,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,660.52x = 38,182.50 × 18,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,660.52x = 714,154,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,154,788.90/27,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,818.56

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