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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,443.97, 41,231.63 and 17,602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,443.97, 41,231.63 and 17,602.47 is: 26,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,443.97 : 41,231.63 = 17,602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,443.97/41,231.63 = 17,602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,443.97x = 41,231.63 × 17,602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,443.97x = 725,778,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,778,442.11/27,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.83

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