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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.88, 38,637.51 and 18,567.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.88, 38,637.51 and 18,567.26 is: 25,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.88 : 38,637.51 = 18,567.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.88/38,637.51 = 18,567.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.88x = 38,637.51 × 18,567.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.88x = 717,392,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,392,693.92/27,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.03

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