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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,328.33, 41,012.48 and 17,491.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,328.33, 41,012.48 and 17,491.69 is: 26,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,328.33 : 41,012.48 = 17,491.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,328.33/41,012.48 = 17,491.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,328.33x = 41,012.48 × 17,491.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,328.33x = 717,377,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,377,586.29/27,328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,250.33

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