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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.75, 38,176.82 and 18,113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.75, 38,176.82 and 18,113.83 is: 24,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.75 : 38,176.82 = 18,113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.75/38,176.82 = 18,113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.75x = 38,176.82 × 18,113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.75x = 691,528,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,528,309.34/27,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.60

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