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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,356.16, 41,029.12 and 17,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,356.16, 41,029.12 and 17,031.68 is: 25,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,356.16 : 41,029.12 = 17,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,356.16/41,029.12 = 17,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,356.16x = 41,029.12 × 17,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,356.16x = 698,794,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,794,842.52/27,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.33

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