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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,498.96, 41,183.33 and 17,467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,498.96, 41,183.33 and 17,467.83 is: 26,160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,498.96 : 41,183.33 = 17,467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,498.96/41,183.33 = 17,467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,498.96x = 41,183.33 × 17,467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,498.96x = 719,383,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,383,319.93/27,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.38

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