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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,053.94, 40,580.91 and 17,701.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,053.94, 40,580.91 and 17,701.83 is: 26,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,053.94 : 40,580.91 = 17,701.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,053.94/40,580.91 = 17,701.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,053.94x = 40,580.91 × 17,701.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,053.94x = 718,356,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,356,370.07/27,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.75

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