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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,942.17, 38,550.79 and 18,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,942.17, 38,550.79 and 18,974.10 is: 26,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,942.17 : 38,550.79 = 18,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,942.17/38,550.79 = 18,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,942.17x = 38,550.79 × 18,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,942.17x = 731,466,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,466,389.24/27,942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.87

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