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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.12, 40,867.32 and 17,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.12, 40,867.32 and 17,413.52 is: 26,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.12 : 40,867.32 = 17,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.12/40,867.32 = 17,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.12x = 40,867.32 × 17,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.12x = 711,643,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,643,894.17/27,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.80

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