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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,201.70, 40,802.55 and 18,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,201.70, 40,802.55 and 18,907.30 is: 28,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,201.70 : 40,802.55 = 18,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,201.70/40,802.55 = 18,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,201.70x = 40,802.55 × 18,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,201.70x = 771,466,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,466,053.62/27,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,360.95

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