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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,922.20, 41,826.60 and 17,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,922.20, 41,826.60 and 17,359.80 is: 26,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,922.20 : 41,826.60 = 17,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,922.20/41,826.60 = 17,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,922.20x = 41,826.60 × 17,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,922.20x = 726,101,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,101,410.68/27,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.45

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