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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.72, 38,530.08 and 18,506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.72, 38,530.08 and 18,506.88 is: 25,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.72 : 38,530.08 = 18,506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.72/38,530.08 = 18,506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.72x = 38,530.08 × 18,506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.72x = 713,071,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,071,566.95/27,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.09

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