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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,502.14, 41,222.97 and 18,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,502.14, 41,222.97 and 18,002.94 is: 26,984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,502.14 : 41,222.97 = 18,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,502.14/41,222.97 = 18,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,502.14x = 41,222.97 × 18,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,502.14x = 742,134,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,134,655.53/27,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.61

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