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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.64, 40,877.04 and 17,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.64, 40,877.04 and 17,380.16 is: 26,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.64 : 40,877.04 = 17,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.64/40,877.04 = 17,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.64x = 40,877.04 × 17,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.64x = 710,449,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,449,495.53/27,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.72

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