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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,833.96, 38,397.48 and 18,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,833.96, 38,397.48 and 18,270.02 is: 25,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,833.96 : 38,397.48 = 18,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,833.96/38,397.48 = 18,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,833.96x = 38,397.48 × 18,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,833.96x = 701,522,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,522,535.56/27,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.84

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