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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.87, 41,188.71 and 18,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.87, 41,188.71 and 18,706.29 is: 28,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.87 : 41,188.71 = 18,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.87/41,188.71 = 18,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.87x = 41,188.71 × 18,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.87x = 770,487,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,487,953.99/27,468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,049.50

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