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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,127.32, 40,606.74 and 17,626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,127.32, 40,606.74 and 17,626.92 is: 26,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,127.32 : 40,606.74 = 17,626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,127.32/40,606.74 = 17,626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,127.32x = 40,606.74 × 17,626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,127.32x = 715,771,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,771,757.44/27,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,385.64

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