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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.80, 40,514.70 and 18,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.80, 40,514.70 and 18,699.20 is: 28,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.80 : 40,514.70 = 18,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.80/40,514.70 = 18,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.80x = 40,514.70 × 18,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.80x = 757,592,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,592,478.24/27,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,048.80

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