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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.99, 41,061.60 and 17,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.99, 41,061.60 and 17,405.08 is: 26,089.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.99 : 41,061.60 = 17,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.99/41,061.60 = 17,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.99x = 41,061.60 × 17,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.99x = 714,680,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,680,330.27/27,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.90

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