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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.12, 41,920.77 and 17,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.12, 41,920.77 and 17,537 is: 26,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.12 : 41,920.77 = 17,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.12/41,920.77 = 17,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.12x = 41,920.77 × 17,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.12x = 735,164,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,164,543.49/27,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.56

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