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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.65, 41,565.16 and 17,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.65, 41,565.16 and 17,874.55 is: 26,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.65 : 41,565.16 = 17,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.65/41,565.16 = 17,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.65x = 41,565.16 × 17,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.65x = 742,958,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,958,530.68/27,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,759.15

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