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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.16, 40,769.46 and 17,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.16, 40,769.46 and 17,837.64 is: 26,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.16 : 40,769.46 = 17,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.16/40,769.46 = 17,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.16x = 40,769.46 × 17,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.16x = 727,230,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,230,950.47/27,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,709.76

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