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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,327.58, 41,011.35 and 17,490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,327.58, 41,011.35 and 17,490.94 is: 26,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,327.58 : 41,011.35 = 17,490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,327.58/41,011.35 = 17,490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,327.58x = 41,011.35 × 17,490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,327.58x = 717,327,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,327,062.17/27,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.20

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