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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,415.28, 41,048.99 and 17,904.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,415.28, 41,048.99 and 17,904.04 is: 26,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,415.28 : 41,048.99 = 17,904.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,415.28/41,048.99 = 17,904.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,415.28x = 41,048.99 × 17,904.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,415.28x = 734,942,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,942,758.92/27,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.78

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