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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.65, 38,607.93 and 18,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.65, 38,607.93 and 18,413.23 is: 25,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.65 : 38,607.93 = 18,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.65/38,607.93 = 18,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.65x = 38,607.93 × 18,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.65x = 710,896,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,896,694.91/27,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,402.19

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