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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,893.80, 38,460.98 and 18,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,893.80, 38,460.98 and 18,947.08 is: 26,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,893.80 : 38,460.98 = 18,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,893.80/38,460.98 = 18,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,893.80x = 38,460.98 × 18,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,893.80x = 728,723,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,723,264.94/27,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.92

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