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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,670.13, 63,977.79 and 17,727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,670.13, 63,977.79 and 17,727.41 is: 26,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,670.13 : 63,977.79 = 17,727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,670.13/63,977.79 = 17,727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,670.13x = 63,977.79 × 17,727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,670.13x = 1,134,160,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,160,514.22/42,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.73

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