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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.64, 41,170.59 and 17,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.64, 41,170.59 and 17,493.33 is: 26,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.64 : 41,170.59 = 17,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.64/41,170.59 = 17,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.64x = 41,170.59 × 17,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.64x = 720,210,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,210,717.16/27,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,200.30

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