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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.98, 40,592.88 and 17,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.98, 40,592.88 and 17,685.46 is: 26,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.98 : 40,592.88 = 17,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.98/40,592.88 = 17,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.98x = 40,592.88 × 17,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.98x = 717,903,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,903,552.56/27,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.86

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