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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,919.80, 41,806.80 and 18,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,919.80, 41,806.80 and 18,005.40 is: 26,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,919.80 : 41,806.80 = 18,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,919.80/41,806.80 = 18,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,919.80x = 41,806.80 × 18,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,919.80x = 752,748,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,748,156.72/27,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.09

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