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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.97, 40,508.10 and 17,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.97, 40,508.10 and 17,151.57 is: 25,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.97 : 40,508.10 = 17,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.97/40,508.10 = 17,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.97x = 40,508.10 × 17,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.97x = 694,777,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,777,512.72/27,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.97

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