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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,376.20, 41,064.30 and 17,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,376.20, 41,064.30 and 17,486.10 is: 26,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,376.20 : 41,064.30 = 17,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,376.20/41,064.30 = 17,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,376.20x = 41,064.30 × 17,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,376.20x = 718,054,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,054,456.23/27,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.15

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