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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,237.66, 40,785.21 and 17,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,237.66, 40,785.21 and 17,848.14 is: 26,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,237.66 : 40,785.21 = 17,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,237.66/40,785.21 = 17,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,237.66x = 40,785.21 × 17,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,237.66x = 727,940,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,940,138.01/27,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.50

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