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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.03, 38,421.54 and 18,290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.03, 38,421.54 and 18,290.61 is: 25,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.03 : 38,421.54 = 18,290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.03/38,421.54 = 18,290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.03x = 38,421.54 × 18,290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.03x = 702,753,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,753,403.74/27,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.68

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