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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,873.91, 41,822.57 and 17,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,873.91, 41,822.57 and 17,352.73 is: 26,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,873.91 : 41,822.57 = 17,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,873.91/41,822.57 = 17,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,873.91x = 41,822.57 × 17,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,873.91x = 725,735,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,735,860.78/27,873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.38

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