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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,871.03, 41,818.26 and 17,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,871.03, 41,818.26 and 17,349.86 is: 26,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,871.03 : 41,818.26 = 17,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,871.03/41,818.26 = 17,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,871.03x = 41,818.26 × 17,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,871.03x = 725,540,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,540,747.35/27,871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.08

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