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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,245.54, 40,811.60 and 17,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,245.54, 40,811.60 and 17,335.74 is: 25,967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,245.54 : 40,811.60 = 17,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,245.54/40,811.60 = 17,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,245.54x = 40,811.60 × 17,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,245.54x = 707,499,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,499,286.58/27,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.53

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