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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,391.76, 41,104.65 and 17,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,391.76, 41,104.65 and 17,538.11 is: 26,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,391.76 : 41,104.65 = 17,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,391.76/41,104.65 = 17,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,391.76x = 41,104.65 × 17,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,391.76x = 720,897,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,897,873.21/27,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,318.06

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