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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,455.28, 41,160.42 and 17,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,455.28, 41,160.42 and 17,592 is: 26,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,455.28 : 41,160.42 = 17,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,455.28/41,160.42 = 17,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,455.28x = 41,160.42 × 17,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,455.28x = 724,094,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,094,108.64/27,455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.58

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