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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.58, 40,622.49 and 17,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.58, 40,622.49 and 17,210.30 is: 25,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.58 : 40,622.49 = 17,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.58/40,622.49 = 17,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.58x = 40,622.49 × 17,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.58x = 699,125,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,125,239.65/27,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.15

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