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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,766.65, 41,568.16 and 17,876.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,766.65, 41,568.16 and 17,876.55 is: 26,762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,766.65 : 41,568.16 = 17,876.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,766.65/41,568.16 = 17,876.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,766.65x = 41,568.16 × 17,876.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,766.65x = 743,095,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,095,290.65/27,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,762.15

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