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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,324.62, 41,024.66 and 18,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,324.62, 41,024.66 and 18,871.28 is: 28,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,324.62 : 41,024.66 = 18,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,324.62/41,024.66 = 18,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,324.62x = 41,024.66 × 18,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,324.62x = 774,187,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,187,845.76/27,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,332.98

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