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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.28, 40,984.26 and 17,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.28, 40,984.26 and 17,474.92 is: 26,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.28 : 40,984.26 = 17,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.28/40,984.26 = 17,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.28x = 40,984.26 × 17,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.28x = 716,196,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,196,664.76/27,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,170.77

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