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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.26, 38,460.83 and 18,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.26, 38,460.83 and 18,932.94 is: 26,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.26 : 38,460.83 = 18,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.26/38,460.83 = 18,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.26x = 38,460.83 × 18,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.26x = 728,176,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,176,492.08/27,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.26

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