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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,911.91, 38,492.04 and 18,334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,911.91, 38,492.04 and 18,334.91 is: 25,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,911.91 : 38,492.04 = 18,334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,911.91/38,492.04 = 18,334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,911.91x = 38,492.04 × 18,334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,911.91x = 705,747,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,747,896.66/27,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.83

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