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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.30, 41,436.60 and 18,784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.30, 41,436.60 and 18,784.08 is: 28,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.30 : 41,436.60 = 18,784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.30/41,436.60 = 18,784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.30x = 41,436.60 × 18,784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.30x = 778,348,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,348,409.33/27,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,136.50

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