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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,655.97, 41,459.04 and 18,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,655.97, 41,459.04 and 18,774.32 is: 28,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,655.97 : 41,459.04 = 18,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,655.97/41,459.04 = 18,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,655.97x = 41,459.04 × 18,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,655.97x = 778,365,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,365,283.85/27,655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,144.57

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