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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.02, 40,914.86 and 17,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.02, 40,914.86 and 17,908.52 is: 26,875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.02 : 40,914.86 = 17,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.02/40,914.86 = 17,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.02x = 40,914.86 × 17,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.02x = 732,724,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,724,294.49/27,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,875.14

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