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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,456.84, 41,250.96 and 17,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,456.84, 41,250.96 and 17,615.28 is: 26,465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,456.84 : 41,250.96 = 17,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,456.84/41,250.96 = 17,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,456.84x = 41,250.96 × 17,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,456.84x = 726,647,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,647,210.67/27,456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.07

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