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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,497.46, 41,181.06 and 17,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,497.46, 41,181.06 and 17,466.33 is: 26,158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,497.46 : 41,181.06 = 17,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,497.46/41,181.06 = 17,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,497.46x = 41,181.06 × 17,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,497.46x = 719,281,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,281,983.71/27,497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.12

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