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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,470.57, 41,174.87 and 18,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,470.57, 41,174.87 and 18,001.13 is: 26,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,470.57 : 41,174.87 = 18,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,470.57/41,174.87 = 18,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,470.57x = 41,174.87 × 18,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,470.57x = 741,193,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,193,891.72/27,470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.39

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