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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,229.95, 40,791.74 and 17,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,229.95, 40,791.74 and 17,841.44 is: 26,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,229.95 : 40,791.74 = 17,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,229.95/40,791.74 = 17,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,229.95x = 40,791.74 × 17,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,229.95x = 727,783,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,783,394.48/27,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.31

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