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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.93, 41,633.20 and 17,920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.93, 41,633.20 and 17,920.13 is: 26,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.93 : 41,633.20 = 17,920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.93/41,633.20 = 17,920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.93x = 41,633.20 × 17,920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.93x = 746,072,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,072,103.35/27,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.31

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