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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.49, 41,131.94 and 17,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.49, 41,131.94 and 17,050.41 is: 25,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.49 : 41,131.94 = 17,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.49/41,131.94 = 17,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.49x = 41,131.94 × 17,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.49x = 701,316,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,316,355.84/27,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.50

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