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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.52, 40,527.93 and 17,147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.52, 40,527.93 and 17,147.15 is: 25,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.52 : 40,527.93 = 17,147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.52/40,527.93 = 17,147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.52x = 40,527.93 × 17,147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.52x = 694,938,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,938,494.90/27,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.44

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