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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.08, 38,256.82 and 18,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.08, 38,256.82 and 18,296.18 is: 25,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.08 : 38,256.82 = 18,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.08/38,256.82 = 18,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.08x = 38,256.82 × 18,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.08x = 699,953,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,953,664.95/27,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.98

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