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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,408.78, 41,029.88 and 17,554.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,408.78, 41,029.88 and 17,554.93 is: 26,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,408.78 : 41,029.88 = 17,554.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,408.78/41,029.88 = 17,554.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,408.78x = 41,029.88 × 17,554.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,408.78x = 720,276,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,276,480.96/27,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.04

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