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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,365.92, 40,995.74 and 17,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,365.92, 40,995.74 and 17,977.43 is: 26,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,365.92 : 40,995.74 = 17,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,365.92/40,995.74 = 17,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,365.92x = 40,995.74 × 17,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,365.92x = 736,998,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,998,193.58/27,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.24

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