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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,861.31, 38,438.52 and 18,306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,861.31, 38,438.52 and 18,306.34 is: 25,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,861.31 : 38,438.52 = 18,306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,861.31/38,438.52 = 18,306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,861.31x = 38,438.52 × 18,306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,861.31x = 703,668,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,668,664.26/27,861.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.12

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