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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,730.47, 38,285.01 and 18,049.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,730.47, 38,285.01 and 18,049.17 is: 24,918.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,730.47 : 38,285.01 = 18,049.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,730.47/38,285.01 = 18,049.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,730.47x = 38,285.01 × 18,049.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,730.47x = 691,012,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,012,653.94/27,730.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.89

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