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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,326.58, 41,009.85 and 17,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,326.58, 41,009.85 and 17,489.94 is: 26,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,326.58 : 41,009.85 = 17,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,326.58/41,009.85 = 17,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,326.58x = 41,009.85 × 17,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,326.58x = 717,259,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,259,815.91/27,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.70

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