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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.06, 38,175.42 and 18,723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.06, 38,175.42 and 18,723.64 is: 25,829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.06 : 38,175.42 = 18,723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.06/38,175.42 = 18,723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.06x = 38,175.42 × 18,723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.06x = 714,782,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,782,820.93/27,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.55

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