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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,474.38, 41,181.29 and 17,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,474.38, 41,181.29 and 17,975.28 is: 26,943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,474.38 : 41,181.29 = 17,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,474.38/41,181.29 = 17,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,474.38x = 41,181.29 × 17,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,474.38x = 740,245,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,245,350.47/27,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.12

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