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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,159.03, 40,717.08 and 17,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,159.03, 40,717.08 and 17,651.25 is: 26,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,159.03 : 40,717.08 = 17,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,159.03/40,717.08 = 17,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,159.03x = 40,717.08 × 17,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,159.03x = 718,707,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,707,358.35/27,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.92

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