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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.23, 41,004.51 and 17,541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.23, 41,004.51 and 17,541.01 is: 26,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.23 : 41,004.51 = 17,541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.23/41,004.51 = 17,541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.23x = 41,004.51 × 17,541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.23x = 719,260,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,260,519.96/27,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.83

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