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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,363.40, 41,045.10 and 17,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,363.40, 41,045.10 and 17,521.90 is: 26,282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,363.40 : 41,045.10 = 17,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,363.40/41,045.10 = 17,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,363.40x = 41,045.10 × 17,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,363.40x = 719,188,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,188,137.69/27,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,282.85

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