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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,921.36, 38,504.88 and 18,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,921.36, 38,504.88 and 18,344.28 is: 25,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,921.36 : 38,504.88 = 18,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,921.36/38,504.88 = 18,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,921.36x = 38,504.88 × 18,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,921.36x = 706,344,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,344,300.09/27,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.63

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