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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.90, 38,494.89 and 18,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.90, 38,494.89 and 18,477.06 is: 25,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.90 : 38,494.89 = 18,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.90/38,494.89 = 18,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.90x = 38,494.89 × 18,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.90x = 711,272,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,272,392.22/27,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.90

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