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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.70, 41,213.55 and 17,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.70, 41,213.55 and 17,626.10 is: 26,439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.70 : 41,213.55 = 17,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.70/41,213.55 = 17,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.70x = 41,213.55 × 17,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.70x = 726,434,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,434,153.66/27,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.15

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