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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,054.21, 40,602.27 and 17,691.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,054.21, 40,602.27 and 17,691.69 is: 26,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,054.21 : 40,602.27 = 17,691.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,054.21/40,602.27 = 17,691.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,054.21x = 40,602.27 × 17,691.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,054.21x = 718,322,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,322,774.14/27,054.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.24

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