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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,804.64, 38,388.08 and 18,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,804.64, 38,388.08 and 18,261.46 is: 25,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,804.64 : 38,388.08 = 18,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,804.64/38,388.08 = 18,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,804.64x = 38,388.08 × 18,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,804.64x = 701,022,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,022,387.40/27,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.42

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