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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.58, 41,983.68 and 18,659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.58, 41,983.68 and 18,659.54 is: 28,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.58 : 41,983.68 = 18,659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.58/41,983.68 = 18,659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.58x = 41,983.68 × 18,659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.58x = 783,396,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,396,156.31/27,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,016.88

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