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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,417.60, 41,126.40 and 24,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,417.60, 41,126.40 and 24,998.40 is: 37,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,417.60 : 41,126.40 = 24,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,417.60/41,126.40 = 24,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,417.60x = 41,126.40 × 24,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,417.60x = 1,028,094,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,094,197.76/27,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,497.60

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