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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.21, 40,650.59 and 18,674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.21, 40,650.59 and 18,674.21 is: 27,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.21 : 40,650.59 = 18,674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.21/40,650.59 = 18,674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.21x = 40,650.59 × 18,674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.21x = 759,117,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,117,802.60/27,157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,952.72

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