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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.63, 41,075.67 and 18,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.63, 41,075.67 and 18,985.43 is: 28,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.63 : 41,075.67 = 18,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.63/41,075.67 = 18,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.63x = 41,075.67 × 18,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.63x = 779,839,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,839,288.98/27,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,429.51

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