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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,451.98, 41,079.42 and 17,544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,451.98, 41,079.42 and 17,544.87 is: 26,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,451.98 : 41,079.42 = 17,544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,451.98/41,079.42 = 17,544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,451.98x = 41,079.42 × 17,544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,451.98x = 720,733,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,733,083.58/27,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.32

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