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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.44, 40,755.48 and 18,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.44, 40,755.48 and 18,703.12 is: 28,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.44 : 40,755.48 = 18,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.44/40,755.48 = 18,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.44x = 40,755.48 × 18,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.44x = 762,254,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,254,633.10/27,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,066.95

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