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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,391.23, 41,003.01 and 17,540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,391.23, 41,003.01 and 17,540.01 is: 26,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,391.23 : 41,003.01 = 17,540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,391.23/41,003.01 = 17,540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,391.23x = 41,003.01 × 17,540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,391.23x = 719,193,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,193,205.43/27,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,256.33

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