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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.67, 40,799.34 and 18,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.67, 40,799.34 and 18,773.39 is: 28,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.67 : 40,799.34 = 18,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.67/40,799.34 = 18,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.67x = 40,799.34 × 18,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.67x = 765,941,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,941,717.57/27,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,101.07

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