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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.74, 41,972.55 and 17,453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.74, 41,972.55 and 17,453.13 is: 26,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.74 : 41,972.55 = 17,453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.74/41,972.55 = 17,453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.74x = 41,972.55 × 17,453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.74x = 732,552,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,552,371.58/27,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.76

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