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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.46, 41,080.77 and 17,514.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.46, 41,080.77 and 17,514.30 is: 26,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.46 : 41,080.77 = 17,514.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.46/41,080.77 = 17,514.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.46x = 41,080.77 × 17,514.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.46x = 719,500,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,500,930.01/27,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.78

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