Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.22, 41,133.50 and 18,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,461.22, 41,133.50 and 18,582 is: 27,833.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,461.22 : 41,133.50 = 18,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,461.22/41,133.50 = 18,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,461.22x = 41,133.50 × 18,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,461.22x = 764,342,697 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,342,697/27,461.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,833.53
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