Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.22, 41,135 and 18,583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,462.22, 41,135 and 18,583 is: 27,835.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,462.22 : 41,135 = 18,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,462.22/41,135 = 18,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,462.22x = 41,135 × 18,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,462.22x = 764,411,705 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,411,705/27,462.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,835.03
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