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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,791.67, 38,370.21 and 18,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,791.67, 38,370.21 and 18,248.50 is: 25,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,791.67 : 38,370.21 = 18,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,791.67/38,370.21 = 18,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,791.67x = 38,370.21 × 18,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,791.67x = 700,198,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,198,682.07/27,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.56

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