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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,230.16, 40,773.96 and 17,840.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,230.16, 40,773.96 and 17,840.64 is: 26,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,230.16 : 40,773.96 = 17,840.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,230.16/40,773.96 = 17,840.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,230.16x = 40,773.96 × 17,840.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,230.16x = 727,433,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,433,541.73/27,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.26

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