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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.97, 41,233.13 and 17,603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.97, 41,233.13 and 17,603.47 is: 26,447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.97 : 41,233.13 = 17,603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.97/41,233.13 = 17,603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.97x = 41,233.13 × 17,603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.97x = 725,846,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,846,166.96/27,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.33

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