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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,393.33, 41,106.99 and 17,539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,393.33, 41,106.99 and 17,539.68 is: 26,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,393.33 : 41,106.99 = 17,539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,393.33/41,106.99 = 17,539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,393.33x = 41,106.99 × 17,539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,393.33x = 721,003,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,003,450.36/27,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.40

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