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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.41, 40,984.45 and 17,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.41, 40,984.45 and 17,475.05 is: 26,170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.41 : 40,984.45 = 17,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.41/40,984.45 = 17,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.41x = 40,984.45 × 17,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.41x = 716,205,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,205,064.36/27,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,170.96

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