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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.86, 40,506.41 and 17,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.86, 40,506.41 and 17,150.43 is: 25,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.86 : 40,506.41 = 17,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.86/40,506.41 = 17,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.86x = 40,506.41 × 17,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.86x = 694,702,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,702,544.03/27,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.25

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