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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,230.95, 40,793.23 and 17,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,230.95, 40,793.23 and 17,842.44 is: 26,728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,230.95 : 40,793.23 = 17,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,230.95/40,793.23 = 17,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,230.95x = 40,793.23 × 17,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,230.95x = 727,850,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,850,758.68/27,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,728.81

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