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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.25, 41,100.89 and 17,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.25, 41,100.89 and 17,535.60 is: 26,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.25 : 41,100.89 = 17,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.25/41,100.89 = 17,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.25x = 41,100.89 × 17,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.25x = 720,728,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,728,766.68/27,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,314.29

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