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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,390.80, 41,013.30 and 17,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,390.80, 41,013.30 and 17,476.40 is: 26,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,390.80 : 41,013.30 = 17,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,390.80/41,013.30 = 17,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,390.80x = 41,013.30 × 17,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,390.80x = 716,764,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,764,836.12/27,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,168.09

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