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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.44, 40,541.29 and 18,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.44, 40,541.29 and 18,751.68 is: 28,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.44 : 40,541.29 = 18,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.44/40,541.29 = 18,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.44x = 40,541.29 × 18,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.44x = 760,217,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,217,249.99/27,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,098.50

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