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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.60, 41,019.90 and 17,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.60, 41,019.90 and 17,999.20 is: 26,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.60 : 41,019.90 = 17,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.60/41,019.90 = 17,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.60x = 41,019.90 × 17,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.60x = 738,325,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,325,384.08/27,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.80

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