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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,814.18, 41,702.77 and 17,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,814.18, 41,702.77 and 17,948.07 is: 26,910.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,814.18 : 41,702.77 = 17,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,814.18/41,702.77 = 17,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,814.18x = 41,702.77 × 17,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,814.18x = 748,484,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,484,235.15/27,814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.17

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