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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,809.93, 41,696.39 and 17,943.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,809.93, 41,696.39 and 17,943.82 is: 26,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,809.93 : 41,696.39 = 17,943.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,809.93/41,696.39 = 17,943.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,809.93x = 41,696.39 × 17,943.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,809.93x = 748,192,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,192,457.43/27,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.79

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