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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.62, 41,026.16 and 18,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.62, 41,026.16 and 18,872.28 is: 28,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.62 : 41,026.16 = 18,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.62/41,026.16 = 18,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.62x = 41,026.16 × 18,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.62x = 774,257,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,257,178.84/27,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,334.48

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