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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.80, 41,498.70 and 18,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.80, 41,498.70 and 18,917.80 is: 28,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.80 : 41,498.70 = 18,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.80/41,498.70 = 18,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.80x = 41,498.70 × 18,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.80x = 785,064,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,064,106.86/27,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,376.70

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