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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.27, 40,913.73 and 17,907.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.27, 40,913.73 and 17,907.77 is: 26,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.27 : 40,913.73 = 17,907.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.27/40,913.73 = 17,907.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.27x = 40,913.73 × 17,907.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.27x = 732,673,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,673,462.11/27,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.02

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