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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.14, 41,986.23 and 17,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.14, 41,986.23 and 17,969.64 is: 26,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.14 : 41,986.23 = 17,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.14/41,986.23 = 17,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.14x = 41,986.23 × 17,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.14x = 754,477,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,477,438.06/27,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.30

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