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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.62, 40,812.57 and 17,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.62, 40,812.57 and 17,377.02 is: 26,048.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.62 : 40,812.57 = 17,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.62/40,812.57 = 17,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.62x = 40,812.57 × 17,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.62x = 709,200,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,200,845.14/27,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.07

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