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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,445.47, 41,233.88 and 17,603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,445.47, 41,233.88 and 17,603.97 is: 26,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,445.47 : 41,233.88 = 17,603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,445.47/41,233.88 = 17,603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,445.47x = 41,233.88 × 17,603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,445.47x = 725,879,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,879,986.50/27,445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.08

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