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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,686.11, 38,193.55 and 18,121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,686.11, 38,193.55 and 18,121.79 is: 24,999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,686.11 : 38,193.55 = 18,121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,686.11/38,193.55 = 18,121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,686.11x = 38,193.55 × 18,121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,686.11x = 692,135,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,135,492.45/27,686.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.38

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