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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.76, 41,041.26 and 17,565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.76, 41,041.26 and 17,565.54 is: 26,294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.76 : 41,041.26 = 17,565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.76/41,041.26 = 17,565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.76x = 41,041.26 × 17,565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.76x = 720,911,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,911,894.18/27,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,294.57

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