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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.34, 40,599.44 and 17,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.34, 40,599.44 and 17,689.82 is: 26,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.34 : 40,599.44 = 17,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.34/40,599.44 = 17,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.34x = 40,599.44 × 17,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.34x = 718,196,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,196,785.70/27,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.42

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