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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.96, 41,095.44 and 17,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.96, 41,095.44 and 17,540.88 is: 26,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.96 : 41,095.44 = 17,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.96/41,095.44 = 17,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.96x = 41,095.44 × 17,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.96x = 720,850,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,850,181.59/27,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.32

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