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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.28, 40,595.04 and 17,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.28, 40,595.04 and 17,192 is: 25,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.28 : 40,595.04 = 17,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.28/40,595.04 = 17,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.28x = 40,595.04 × 17,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.28x = 697,909,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,909,927.68/27,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.70

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