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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,732.08, 41,597.76 and 17,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,732.08, 41,597.76 and 17,934.32 is: 26,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,732.08 : 41,597.76 = 17,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,732.08/41,597.76 = 17,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,732.08x = 41,597.76 × 17,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,732.08x = 746,027,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,027,539.12/27,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.25

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