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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,705.08, 38,248.54 and 18,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,705.08, 38,248.54 and 18,290.18 is: 25,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,705.08 : 38,248.54 = 18,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,705.08/38,248.54 = 18,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,705.08x = 38,248.54 × 18,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,705.08x = 699,572,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,572,681.34/27,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.70

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