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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.23, 38,553.74 and 18,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.23, 38,553.74 and 18,497.35 is: 25,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.23 : 38,553.74 = 18,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.23/38,553.74 = 18,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.23x = 38,553.74 × 18,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.23x = 713,142,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,142,022.59/27,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.15

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