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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,884.88, 38,460.96 and 18,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,884.88, 38,460.96 and 18,929.52 is: 26,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,884.88 : 38,460.96 = 18,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,884.88/38,460.96 = 18,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,884.88x = 38,460.96 × 18,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,884.88x = 728,047,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,047,511.54/27,884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.04

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