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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,812.93, 41,700.89 and 17,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,812.93, 41,700.89 and 17,946.82 is: 26,908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,812.93 : 41,700.89 = 17,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,812.93/41,700.89 = 17,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,812.93x = 41,700.89 × 17,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,812.93x = 748,398,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,398,307.28/27,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.28

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