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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,471.87, 41,193.21 and 18,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,471.87, 41,193.21 and 18,709.29 is: 28,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,471.87 : 41,193.21 = 18,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,471.87/41,193.21 = 18,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,471.87x = 41,193.21 × 18,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,471.87x = 770,695,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,695,711.92/27,471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,054.00

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