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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,397.98, 41,013.14 and 17,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,397.98, 41,013.14 and 17,546.76 is: 26,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,397.98 : 41,013.14 = 17,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,397.98/41,013.14 = 17,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,397.98x = 41,013.14 × 17,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,397.98x = 719,647,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,647,636.69/27,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.45

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