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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.87, 40,571.82 and 17,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.87, 40,571.82 and 17,695.74 is: 26,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.87 : 40,571.82 = 17,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.87/40,571.82 = 17,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.87x = 40,571.82 × 17,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.87x = 717,948,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,948,378.05/27,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.62

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