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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.81, 41,255.33 and 17,618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.81, 41,255.33 and 17,618.31 is: 26,469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.81 : 41,255.33 = 17,618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.81/41,255.33 = 17,618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.81x = 41,255.33 × 17,618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.81x = 726,849,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,849,105.00/27,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.56

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