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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.08, 41,007.60 and 17,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.08, 41,007.60 and 17,488.44 is: 26,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.08 : 41,007.60 = 17,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.08/41,007.60 = 17,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.08x = 41,007.60 × 17,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.08x = 717,158,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,158,952.14/27,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.45

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