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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.43, 37,825.31 and 18,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.43, 37,825.31 and 18,913.82 is: 26,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.43 : 37,825.31 = 18,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.43/37,825.31 = 18,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.43x = 37,825.31 × 18,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.43x = 715,420,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,420,962.94/27,414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.51

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