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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.63, 40,901.85 and 17,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.63, 40,901.85 and 17,967.21 is: 26,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.63 : 40,901.85 = 17,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.63/40,901.85 = 17,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.63x = 40,901.85 × 17,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.63x = 734,892,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,892,128.34/27,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.08

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