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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,104.81, 40,657.26 and 17,752.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,104.81, 40,657.26 and 17,752.65 is: 26,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,104.81 : 40,657.26 = 17,752.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,104.81/40,657.26 = 17,752.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,104.81x = 40,657.26 × 17,752.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,104.81x = 721,774,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,774,106.74/27,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.01

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