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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.92, 41,368.96 and 18,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.92, 41,368.96 and 18,898.88 is: 28,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.92 : 41,368.96 = 18,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.92/41,368.96 = 18,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.92x = 41,368.96 × 18,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.92x = 781,827,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,827,010.76/27,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,349.75

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