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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.80, 38,635.22 and 18,437.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.80, 38,635.22 and 18,437.66 is: 25,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.80 : 38,635.22 = 18,437.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.80/38,635.22 = 18,437.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.80x = 38,635.22 × 18,437.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.80x = 712,343,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,343,050.39/27,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.19

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