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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,458.32, 41,204.76 and 17,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,458.32, 41,204.76 and 17,090.32 is: 25,646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458.32 : 41,204.76 = 17,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458.32/41,204.76 = 17,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458.32x = 41,204.76 × 17,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458.32x = 704,202,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,202,533.92/27,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.24

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