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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.47, 40,761.50 and 17,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.47, 40,761.50 and 17,873.24 is: 26,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.47 : 40,761.50 = 17,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.47/40,761.50 = 17,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.47x = 40,761.50 × 17,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.47x = 728,539,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,539,779.09/27,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,809.72

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