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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.63, 41,951.37 and 18,069.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.63, 41,951.37 and 18,069.39 is: 27,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.63 : 41,951.37 = 18,069.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.63/41,951.37 = 18,069.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.63x = 41,951.37 × 18,069.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.63x = 758,035,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,035,665.56/27,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,116.64

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