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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,654.97, 41,457.54 and 18,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,654.97, 41,457.54 and 18,773.32 is: 28,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,654.97 : 41,457.54 = 18,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,654.97/41,457.54 = 18,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,654.97x = 41,457.54 × 18,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,654.97x = 778,295,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,295,664.83/27,654.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,143.07

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