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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,055.94, 40,604.97 and 17,693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,055.94, 40,604.97 and 17,693.42 is: 26,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,055.94 : 40,604.97 = 17,693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,055.94/40,604.97 = 17,693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,055.94x = 40,604.97 × 17,693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,055.94x = 718,440,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,440,788.30/27,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,553.90

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