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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,669.39, 38,196.12 and 18,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,669.39, 38,196.12 and 18,744 is: 25,875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,669.39 : 38,196.12 = 18,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,669.39/38,196.12 = 18,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,669.39x = 38,196.12 × 18,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,669.39x = 715,948,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,948,073.28/27,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,875.09

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