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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,454.58, 41,227.41 and 17,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,454.58, 41,227.41 and 17,131.94 is: 25,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,454.58 : 41,227.41 = 17,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,454.58/41,227.41 = 17,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,454.58x = 41,227.41 × 17,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,454.58x = 706,305,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,305,308.34/27,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.32

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