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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,420.23, 41,046.51 and 17,569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,420.23, 41,046.51 and 17,569.01 is: 26,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,420.23 : 41,046.51 = 17,569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,420.23/41,046.51 = 17,569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,420.23x = 41,046.51 × 17,569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,420.23x = 721,146,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,146,544.66/27,420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.80

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