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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,409.23, 41,030.01 and 17,558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,409.23, 41,030.01 and 17,558.01 is: 26,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,409.23 : 41,030.01 = 17,558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,409.23/41,030.01 = 17,558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,409.23x = 41,030.01 × 17,558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,409.23x = 720,405,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,405,325.88/27,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.31

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