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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,460.21, 41,190.53 and 17,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,460.21, 41,190.53 and 17,980.52 is: 26,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,460.21 : 41,190.53 = 17,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,460.21/41,190.53 = 17,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,460.21x = 41,190.53 × 17,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,460.21x = 740,627,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,627,090.45/27,460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.92

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