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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,038.91, 40,558.77 and 17,737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,038.91, 40,558.77 and 17,737.95 is: 26,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,038.91 : 40,558.77 = 17,737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,038.91/40,558.77 = 17,737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,038.91x = 40,558.77 × 17,737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,038.91x = 719,429,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,429,434.32/27,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.19

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