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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.23, 38,304.11 and 18,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.23, 38,304.11 and 18,062.96 is: 24,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.23 : 38,304.11 = 18,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.23/38,304.11 = 18,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.23x = 38,304.11 × 18,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.23x = 691,885,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,885,604.04/27,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.00

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