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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.65, 40,584.99 and 17,704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.65, 40,584.99 and 17,704.54 is: 26,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.65 : 40,584.99 = 17,704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.65/40,584.99 = 17,704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.65x = 40,584.99 × 17,704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.65x = 718,538,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,538,578.85/27,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,556.82

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