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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.56, 41,182.68 and 17,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.56, 41,182.68 and 17,660.28 is: 26,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.56 : 41,182.68 = 17,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.56/41,182.68 = 17,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.56x = 41,182.68 × 17,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.56x = 727,297,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,297,659.95/27,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.07

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