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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.04, 38,629.48 and 18,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.04, 38,629.48 and 18,556.72 is: 25,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.04 : 38,629.48 = 18,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.04/38,629.48 = 18,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.04x = 38,629.48 × 18,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.04x = 716,836,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,836,444.11/27,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.99

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