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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,503.96, 41,253.03 and 18,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,503.96, 41,253.03 and 18,676.04 is: 28,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,503.96 : 41,253.03 = 18,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,503.96/41,253.03 = 18,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,503.96x = 41,253.03 × 18,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,503.96x = 770,443,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,443,032.14/27,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,012.08

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