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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.47, 40,575.70 and 17,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.47, 40,575.70 and 17,749.34 is: 26,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.47 : 40,575.70 = 17,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.47/40,575.70 = 17,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.47x = 40,575.70 × 17,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.47x = 720,191,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,191,866.51/27,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.01

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