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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,896.76, 41,913.42 and 17,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,896.76, 41,913.42 and 17,905.80 is: 26,902.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,896.76 : 41,913.42 = 17,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,896.76/41,913.42 = 17,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,896.76x = 41,913.42 × 17,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,896.76x = 750,493,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,493,315.84/27,896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.53

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