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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,952.68, 38,565.27 and 18,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,952.68, 38,565.27 and 18,984.63 is: 26,192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,952.68 : 38,565.27 = 18,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,952.68/38,565.27 = 18,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,952.68x = 38,565.27 × 18,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,952.68x = 732,147,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,147,381.80/27,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.39

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