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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.18, 38,229.24 and 18,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.18, 38,229.24 and 18,134.73 is: 25,053.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.18 : 38,229.24 = 18,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.18/38,229.24 = 18,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.18x = 38,229.24 × 18,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.18x = 693,276,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,276,945.51/27,672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.21

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