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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.28, 41,149.44 and 17,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.28, 41,149.44 and 17,569.92 is: 26,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.28 : 41,149.44 = 17,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.28/41,149.44 = 17,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.28x = 41,149.44 × 17,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.28x = 722,992,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,992,368.84/27,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.26

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