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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,411.92, 41,093.04 and 17,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,411.92, 41,093.04 and 17,553.68 is: 26,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,411.92 : 41,093.04 = 17,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,411.92/41,093.04 = 17,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,411.92x = 41,093.04 × 17,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,411.92x = 721,334,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,334,074.39/27,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,314.61

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