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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004, 40,526.88 and 18,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004, 40,526.88 and 18,742 is: 28,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004 : 40,526.88 = 18,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004/40,526.88 = 18,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004x = 40,526.88 × 18,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004x = 759,554,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,554,784.96/27,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,127.49

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