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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,095.67, 40,577.36 and 18,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,095.67, 40,577.36 and 18,752.13 is: 28,082.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095.67 : 40,577.36 = 18,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095.67/40,577.36 = 18,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095.67x = 40,577.36 × 18,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095.67x = 760,911,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,911,836.02/27,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,082.41

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