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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,925.97, 41,882.81 and 17,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,925.97, 41,882.81 and 17,900.60 is: 26,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,925.97 : 41,882.81 = 17,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,925.97/41,882.81 = 17,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,925.97x = 41,882.81 × 17,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,925.97x = 749,727,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,727,129.77/27,925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,846.96

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