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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,103.98, 40,655.97 and 17,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,103.98, 40,655.97 and 17,867.82 is: 26,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,103.98 : 40,655.97 = 17,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,103.98/40,655.97 = 17,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,103.98x = 40,655.97 × 17,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,103.98x = 726,433,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,433,553.89/27,103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.73

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