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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,412.92, 41,094.54 and 17,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,412.92, 41,094.54 and 17,554.68 is: 26,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,412.92 : 41,094.54 = 17,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,412.92/41,094.54 = 17,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,412.92x = 41,094.54 × 17,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,412.92x = 721,401,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,401,499.45/27,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316.11

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