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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.94, 40,543.53 and 18,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.94, 40,543.53 and 18,753.18 is: 28,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.94 : 40,543.53 = 18,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.94/40,543.53 = 18,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.94x = 40,543.53 × 18,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.94x = 760,320,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,320,115.93/27,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,100.74

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