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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,763.86, 39,982.98 and 17,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,763.86, 39,982.98 and 17,327 is: 25,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,763.86 : 39,982.98 = 17,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,763.86/39,982.98 = 17,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,763.86x = 39,982.98 × 17,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,763.86x = 692,785,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,785,094.46/26,763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.10

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