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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,299.85, 41,005.81 and 17,953.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,299.85, 41,005.81 and 17,953.15 is: 26,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,299.85 : 41,005.81 = 17,953.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,299.85/41,005.81 = 17,953.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,299.85x = 41,005.81 × 17,953.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,299.85x = 736,183,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,183,457.80/27,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.58

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