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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.84, 41,192.97 and 17,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.84, 41,192.97 and 17,982.14 is: 26,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.84 : 41,192.97 = 17,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.84/41,192.97 = 17,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.84x = 41,192.97 × 17,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.84x = 740,737,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,737,753.56/27,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.35

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