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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.34, 40,596.44 and 17,687.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.34, 40,596.44 and 17,687.82 is: 26,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.34 : 40,596.44 = 17,687.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.34/40,596.44 = 17,687.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.34x = 40,596.44 × 17,687.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.34x = 718,062,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,062,523.36/27,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.42

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