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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,495.81, 37,961.42 and 18,896.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,495.81, 37,961.42 and 18,896.81 is: 26,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,495.81 : 37,961.42 = 18,896.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,495.81/37,961.42 = 18,896.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,495.81x = 37,961.42 × 18,896.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,495.81x = 717,349,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,349,456.78/27,495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.41

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