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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.28, 41,047.49 and 17,903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.28, 41,047.49 and 17,903.04 is: 26,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.28 : 41,047.49 = 17,903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.28/41,047.49 = 17,903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.28x = 41,047.49 × 17,903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.28x = 734,874,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,874,977.09/27,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.28

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