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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.54, 38,322.96 and 18,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.54, 38,322.96 and 18,697.86 is: 25,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.54 : 38,322.96 = 18,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.54/38,322.96 = 18,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.54x = 38,322.96 × 18,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.54x = 716,557,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,557,340.87/27,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,813.01

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