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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,863.14, 38,461.84 and 18,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,863.14, 38,461.84 and 18,914.64 is: 26,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,863.14 : 38,461.84 = 18,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,863.14/38,461.84 = 18,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,863.14x = 38,461.84 × 18,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,863.14x = 727,491,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,491,857.34/27,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.47

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