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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.33, 41,189.22 and 17,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.33, 41,189.22 and 17,979.64 is: 26,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.33 : 41,189.22 = 17,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.33/41,189.22 = 17,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.33x = 41,189.22 × 17,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.33x = 740,567,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,567,376.49/27,459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,969.60

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