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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.93, 38,393.39 and 18,274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.93, 38,393.39 and 18,274.31 is: 25,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.93 : 38,393.39 = 18,274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.93/38,393.39 = 18,274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.93x = 38,393.39 × 18,274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.93x = 701,612,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,612,708.50/27,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.10

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