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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,916.74, 38,535.21 and 18,488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,916.74, 38,535.21 and 18,488.34 is: 25,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,916.74 : 38,535.21 = 18,488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,916.74/38,535.21 = 18,488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,916.74x = 38,535.21 × 18,488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,916.74x = 712,452,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,452,064.45/27,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.60

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