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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.33, 41,193.72 and 17,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.33, 41,193.72 and 17,982.64 is: 26,974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.33 : 41,193.72 = 17,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.33/41,193.72 = 17,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.33x = 41,193.72 × 17,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.33x = 740,771,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,771,837.02/27,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.11

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