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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,501.78, 41,223.72 and 17,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,501.78, 41,223.72 and 17,514.12 is: 26,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,501.78 : 41,223.72 = 17,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,501.78/41,223.72 = 17,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,501.78x = 41,223.72 × 17,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,501.78x = 721,997,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,997,178.93/27,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.74

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