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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,897.04, 41,676.98 and 17,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,897.04, 41,676.98 and 17,955.28 is: 26,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,897.04 : 41,676.98 = 17,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,897.04/41,676.98 = 17,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,897.04x = 41,676.98 × 17,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,897.04x = 748,321,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,321,845.45/27,897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,824.42

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