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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.85, 41,004.31 and 17,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.85, 41,004.31 and 17,952.15 is: 26,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.85 : 41,004.31 = 17,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.85/41,004.31 = 17,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.85x = 41,004.31 × 17,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.85x = 736,115,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,115,523.77/27,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,965.07

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