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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.84, 41,189.97 and 17,980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.84, 41,189.97 and 17,980.14 is: 26,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.84 : 41,189.97 = 17,980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.84/41,189.97 = 17,980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.84x = 41,189.97 × 17,980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.84x = 740,601,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,601,427.20/27,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.35

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