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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,438.74, 41,114.36 and 17,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,438.74, 41,114.36 and 17,569.90 is: 26,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,438.74 : 41,114.36 = 17,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,438.74/41,114.36 = 17,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,438.74x = 41,114.36 × 17,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,438.74x = 722,375,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,375,193.76/27,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,326.84

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