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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.26, 41,011.13 and 17,987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.26, 41,011.13 and 17,987.75 is: 26,946.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.26 : 41,011.13 = 17,987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.26/41,011.13 = 17,987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.26x = 41,011.13 × 17,987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.26x = 737,697,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,697,966.25/27,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.63

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